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widowhood

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪd.əʊ.hʊd/

The English word “widowhood” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The state or period of being a widow or widower.

Etymology

From Middle English widwehede, equivalent to widow + -hood. Compare widowerhood.

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