"widow's chamber" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} widow's chamber
  1. (UK, law, historical) In London, the apparel and furniture of the bedchamber of the widow of a freeman, to which she was formerly entitled. Tags: UK, historical Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-widow's_chamber-en-noun-Qb6ZNESi Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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