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Estovers
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What's The Definition Of Estovers?Synonyms | Synonyms for Estovers: Related Terms | Find terms related to Estovers: See Also | Estovers In Webster's Dictionary \Es*to"vers\, n. pl. [OF. estoveir, estovoir,
necessary, necessity, need, prop. an infin. meaning to suit,
be fit, be necessary. See {Stover}.] (Law)
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. --Blackstone.
{Common of estovers}. See under {Common}, n.
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