32) marchesa. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...Inflected forms: pl. marˇcheˇse (-z, -ze)1. The wife or widow of a marchese. 2. An Italian noblewoman ranking above a countess and below a princess. 3. Used as the...

33) dower. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...1. The part or interest of a deceased man's real estate allotted by law to his widow for her lifetime. Also called dowry. 2. See dowry (sense 1). 3. A natural endowment...

34) weed 2. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...as a black band worn on a man's hat or sleeve. 2. weeds The black mourning clothes of a widow. 3. An article of clothing; a garment. Often used in the plural. Middle...

35) peeress. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...by descent or appointment. 2. A woman who holds a title by association, as the wife or widow of a peer....

36) relict. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...that has undergone considerable change. 2. Something that has survived; a remnant. 3. A widow. Geology Of or relating to something that has survived, as structures...

37) whydah. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...long, drooping, predominantly black tail feathers during the breeding season. Also called widow bird. Probably alteration of widow (bird)....

38) kitty 1. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...especially one to which a number of people have contributed for a designated purpose. 3. See widow (sense 3). Probably from kit1....

39) peak 1. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...The pointed summit of a mountain. b. The mountain itself. 3a. The point of a beard. b. A widow's peak. 4. The point of greatest development, value, or intensity:...

40) dame. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...by a sovereign in recognition of personal merit or service to the country. b. The wife or widow of a knight. c. Used as the title for such a woman. Middle English,...