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Meanings of large jointure in English
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Usage of large jointure in English
1
The dowager retired to Scotland with a large jointure and a wondrous heap of savings.
2
An opulent oilman died, and left a widow with a large jointure and a family of buxom daughters.
3
But Lady Ongar, with her large jointure, and with no external expenses whatever, could afford this delight without imprudence.
4
There are two charming situations in life for a woman,-one ,thefirst freshness of heiressship and beauty; the other, youthful widowhood, with a large jointure.
5
The largest jointure moves her not, titles of honour cannot sway her.