| 释义 |
dow·a·ger
\ˈdau̇ə̇jə(r), ˈdau̇ēj-\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle French douagiere, from douage dower, from douer to endow (from Old French doer, douer) + -age
1. : a widow in the enjoyment of some property or a title that has come to her from her deceased husband — often added to a title so enjoyed especially when there is a wife of the new incumbent of the title of the deceased husband
< the empress's seal as dowager >
< the dowager duchess >
< countess dowager of Rimrock >
2. : an elderly woman of imposing appearance or dominant personality; often : one of the elder women of assured position who tend to set the tone of an assembly, social group, or community
< the dowagers shook their heads over the younger generation >
< appealing to the dowager trade > |