dowager
Sign in to saveA dowager is a widow or widower who holds a title or property – a "dower" – derived from her or his deceased spouse. As an adjective, dowager usually appears in association with monarchical and aristocratic titles.
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It is catalogued under topics including Noble titles and Widowhood.
Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.
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A dowager is a widow or widower who holds a title or property – a "dower" – derived from her or his deceased spouse. As an adjective, dowager usually appears in association with monarchical and aristocratic titles.
In popular usage, the noun dowager may refer to any elderly widow, especially one of wealth and dignity or aristocratic manner.
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