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A dower is that part of a husband’s property that the law assigns to his wife. On land records, the wife may relinquish her dower rights when the real estate is sold. A dowry is usually property that the bride (or her family) brings to the marriage. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!