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Dowerless

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking a dowry, which is a marriage gift given to a woman from her husband upon marriage.

Sense:

1. Without a dowry.

Usage:

- She was a dowerless bride and relied on her own efforts to establish a successful career.

- The dowerless status of women in some societies is a result of outdated traditions.