Dowager
A dowager is a widow who holds a title or property derived from her deceased husband. As an adjective, Dowager usually appears in association with monarchical and aristocratic titles.
Related Topics:
Monarchical - Aristocratic
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In loose popular usage, dowager as a stand-alone noun may refer to any elderly woman.
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Use in the United Kingdom |
| ► | Monarchical dowagers |
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