Gadit

dowager

Definitions
1nounA widow who holds a title or property derived from her deceased husband, especially one of high social status.
The dowager attended the charity ball wearing her late husband's medals.
The dowager's estate was the largest in the county.
As a dowager, she continued to influence the family's affairs.
Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Original word
douagere
Originally meant
a widow with a dower
Background
The term 'dowager' comes from the Middle English 'douagere', which referred to a widow who had rights to her husband's property. It was often used to describe women of high social standing who retained influence and status after their husband's death.