Middle English Dictionary Entry
endǒuē̆r n.
Entry Info
| Forms | endǒuē̆r n. Also endoure. |
| Etymology | Cp. OF douaire, doaire, from L dōtārium. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. douer and endouen.
1.
A source of income bestowed upon someone; livelihood, sustenance.
Associated quotations
- (c1443) Pecock Rule (Mrg M 519)326 : Lijflode and endower in such maner..bi which þer muste nedis greet solicitude and worldly cark and worldly entirmetyngis by vndirgoing.
- c1475(c1445) Pecock Donet (Bod 916)74/10 : His [a prelate's] endower or his sustynaunce.
- a1450 Yk.Pl.(Add 35290)19/30 : Dwell here yf that ye canne, This shall be your endowre.