dower

Example Sentences

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One of those freed was Sambo Andersen, who decided to remain near Mount Vernon because his wife and children were still Custis dower slaves.

From Literature

Visitors made note of his slaves, and the vast number of "dower" slaves at Mount Vernon estate.

From Salon

Did you know that some of the names belong to people who were “dower slaves,” legally controlled by Martha?

From Washington Post

“To help in raising and dowering her three daughters, as they are soon to be of marriaging age.”

From Literature

Most actors were coming in with this very dower, very reserved, very insular portrayal that didn’t have a lot of character stuff that you could latch onto.

From Los Angeles Times