Associations to the word «Dowager»

Wiktionary

DOWAGER, noun. A widow holding property or title derived from her late husband.
DOWAGER, noun. Any lady of dignified bearing.

Dictionary definition

DOWAGER, noun. A widow holding property received from her deceased husband.

Wise words

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