Widow

Widow

Widow (/ˈwɪdoʊ/), from the Old English widewe, is a term used to describe a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.

Etymology

The term "widow" originates from the Old English widewe, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic widuwō. The term has been in use since the 14th century.

Related Terms

• Widower: A man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.
• Bereavement: The state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.
• Mourning: The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions such as wearing black clothes.
• Grief: A multifaceted response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something to which a bond was formed.

See Also

• Death
• Marriage
• Divorce

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Widow
• Wikipedia's article - Widow

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