dower

Example Sentences

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Visitors made note of his slaves, and the vast number of "dower" slaves at Mount Vernon estate.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2020

In order to qualify as worthy husbands, Singerman says, Egyptian grooms and their families need to save up for dower money or jewellery to give the bride.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2015

His will, made in 1931, left $300,000 to Cinemactress Marion Davies' sister, Rose, for "her association and affection"; $5,000 to each of his three children, and dower rights to his widow.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sister Hetty's counsel moved to dismiss the objections, alleging Mrs. Green was no interested party in the probate because of a prenuptial agreement in which she waived dower rights for $1,500 per month for life.

From Time Magazine Archive

They were Custis dower slaves, and if they escaped, he would have to repay the Custis estate.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis