- dowager queen
- The widow of the king of England, at present the gracious and well-beloved Elizabeth, widow of George VI.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
dowager queen
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Dowager Queen — n. queen dowager, widow of a king … English contemporary dictionary
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dowager-queen — /dawajar kwiyn/ The widow of the king. As such she enjoys most of the privileges belonging to her as queen consort. It is not treason to conspire her death or violate her chastity, because the succession to the crown is not thereby endangered. No … Black's law dictionary
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queen dowager — n. Dowager Queen, widow of a king … English contemporary dictionary
queen dowager — See dowager queen … Ballentine's law dictionary
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