(to) widow
121widow's election — In most states, a widow may either take her share under her husband s will or waive his will and claim her statutory share which commonly is an amount equal to what she would receive if he had died intestate. See election by spouse …
122widow-bench — The share to which a widow is entitled in the estate of her deceased husband, exclusive of any jointure …
123widow's allowance — An allowance made the widow of a decedent, under the laws of some states, for her maintenance and support. It is neither an interest in the estate nor something which goes to her by descent, but is a preferred claim against the estate and is a… …
124widow's chamber — A widow s apparel and the furniture of her bedchamber, which were given to her by the custom of London. See 4 Bl Comm 518 …
125widow's third — A widow s right of dower. See dower …
126widow's weeds — noun a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning • Syn: ↑weeds • Usage Domain: ↑plural, ↑plural form • Hypernyms: ↑garment …
127widow-bench — ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : the portion besides her jointure allowed to a widow from her deceased husband s estate in English law compare free bench …
128widow lady — noun chiefly dialect : widow …
