Dowager Synonyms & Definitions

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• DowagerDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A title given in England to a widow, to distinguish her from the wife of her husbands heir bearing the same name; -- chiefly applied to widows of personages of rank.
2. (n.) A widow endowed, or having a jointure; a widow who either enjoys a dower from her deceased husband, or has property of her own brought by her to her husband on marriage, and settled on her after his decease.

• DowagerismDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The rank or condition of a dowager; formality, as that of a dowager. Also used figuratively.