How Do You Spell DOWERED?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊəd] (IPA)

The word "dowered" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈdaʊəd/. The first syllable, "dow," is pronounced with the diphthong /aʊ/ as in "out." The second syllable, "er," is pronounced with the schwa sound /ə/. The word means to endow with a dowry, or a gift given to a bride by her parents on her wedding day. While it may not be a commonly used word, its spelling reflects the English language's complex and varied history of borrowing from various languages and evolving over time.

DOWERED Meaning and Definition

1. Dowered is an adjective derived from the term "dower," which refers to a form of provision that is granted by law or custom to a woman upon marriage. More specifically, it pertains to the legal or customary allocation of property or assets made to a bride or widow, in order to provide her with a means of support or financial security. This provision is typically intended to ensure the economic well-being of the wife or widow, especially in the event of her spouse's death or their separation.

   The term "dowered" describes the state or condition of being endowed with or granted a dower. It signifies that an individual, usually a woman, has received or is entitled to the allocated property or assets as stipulated by law or custom. The dowered individual, known as the dowager, holds legal rights and ownership over the dower property, which may include land, buildings, income, or other valuable assets.

   However, it is important to note that the concept of dower varies across different cultures, legal systems, and historical periods. While the intention behind dowering is generally to provide support and economic security for women, the specific property rights and conditions may differ depending on the jurisdiction or societal norms. In some cases, dower may only take effect after the husband's death, while in others it may be enforceable during the marriage or even upon divorce or separation.

2. Having a dowry.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DOWERED

• awered
• lowerred
• toweres
• forwered
• lowwered
• voered
• dweled
• wered
• powoered
• defered
• towored
• pawered
• disered
• doored
• wodered
• loweered
• nswered
• howared
• towerd
• fowared
• difered
• towared
• lowererd
• lewered
• towred
• devowered
• pwered
• fowered
• dypered
• dowerd
• dowereed
• owered
• dowred
• deweeed
• fowerer
• boweered
• dowmeded
• Dowerar
• Doktered

Etymology of DOWERED

The word "dowered" has its etymology in the late Middle English period. It is derived from the Old English word "dā̆wian", which means "to endow". This term is related to the Old High German word "tagan", meaning "to order" or "to command". Over time, "dā̆wian" evolved into "dowen" in Middle English, and eventually, it transformed into "dower" and "dowered".

Similar spelling words for DOWERED

• powered,
• lowered,
• towered,
• toweled,
• Showered.