Word: estovers
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
sto
vers
Definition: An allowance or alimony granted to a divorced woman, taken from the husband's estate for her support.
Morphemes:
Affix: estover
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An allowance provided from an estate for a person's support; an allowance of wood for repairs, firewood and fencing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: estover
Language: fro
Decoded: estover
Meaning: obligation
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.