1. Noun
That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
2. Noun
The property with which a woman is endowed
3. Noun
That which a woman brings to a husband in marriage; dowry.
4. Noun
That portion of the real estate of a man which his widow enjoys during her life, or to which a woman is entitled after the death of her husband.
5. Noun
a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband
Vocabulary classified under Law
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word