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Widow

A woman who has lost her husband by death, and has not married again; one living bereaved of a husband.

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Dowager 76% connected

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…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Leave 76% connected

To send out leaves; to leaf; -- often with out.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Woman 76% connected

An adult female person; a grown-up female person, as distinguished from a man or a child; sometimes, any female person.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Widowhood 74% connected

The state of being a widow; the time during which a woman is widow; also, rarely, the state of being a widower.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Widowhood 74% connected

The state of being a widow; the time during which a woman is widow; also, rarely, the state of being a widower.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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