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DOWERLESS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dowerless mean?
• DOWERLESS (adjective)
The adjective DOWERLESS has 1 sense:
1. lacking a dowry
Familiarity information: DOWERLESS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking a dowry
Similar:
unendowed (not equipped or provided)
Domain usage:
archaicism; archaism (the use of an archaic expression)
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