Complete Definition of "dow"

English
Pronunciation
IPA|/da�/

Etymology 1
OE. dugan, from Germanic *dugan. Cognate with Dutch deugen, German taugen, Swedish duga.

Verb
en-verb|dows|dowing|dowed or dought|dowed or dought

  1. obsolete To be worth.
  2. obsolete To be of use, have value.
  3. To have the strength for, to be able to.
  4. To thrive, prosper.

Etymology 2
From F. douer, from L. dotare.

Verb
en-verb

  1. To furnish with a dower; to endow.

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