Meanings of large jointure in inglés

The dowager retired to Scotland with a large jointure and a wondrous heap of savings.

An opulent oilman died, and left a widow with a large jointure and a family of buxom daughters.

But Lady Ongar, with her large jointure, and with no external expenses whatever, could afford this delight without imprudence.

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.

The largest jointure moves her not, titles of honour cannot sway her.