Word Meaning

dowager definition and meaning

n. 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 husband on marriage, and settled on her after his decease.
n. A title given in England to a widow, to distinguish her from the wife of her husband's heir bearing the same name; -- chiefly applied to widows of personages of rank.

Crossword clues for dowager

- Respected older woman
- Wealthy widow
- Widow was entitled to make bet