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dowager

dow·a·ger [ dów əjər ] (plural dow·a·gers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. widow with husband's title or property: a woman who has inherited a title or property from her deceased husband

2. woman of status: a rich-looking or respected woman of advanced years

[Mid-16th century. < Old French douagere< Latin dos "dowry"]
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