ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Widowerhood

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Widowerhood is a noun meaning The state or period of being a widower.

Meaning

The state or period of being a widower.

Example Sentences

The poor General was in despair! To fall in love at fifty-five, and with such vehemence, is indeed a misfortune! And add to that his widowerhood, his children, his ruined property, his debts, and the woman with whom he had fallen in love! Though Mlle.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include widowership, widowery, widowman, widowity, widow, widower.

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