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Definition of Estovers
1. n. pl. Necessaries or supplies; an allowance to a person out of an estate or other thing for support; as of wood to a tenant for life, etc., of sustenance to a man confined for felony out of his estate, or alimony to a woman divorced out of her husband's estate.
Definition of Estovers
1. necessities allowed by law [n]
Medical Definition of Estovers
1. Necessaries or supples; an allowance to a person out of an estate or other thing for support; as of wood to a tenant for life, etc, of sustenance to a man confined for felony of his estate, or alimony to a woman divorced out of her husband's estate. Common of estovers. See Common. Origin: OF. Estoveir, estovoir, necessary, necessity, need, prop. An infin. Meaning to suit, be fit, be necessary. See Stover. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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