WIDOW

noun

1. A woman whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); feminine of widower.
2. A person whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried).
3. (in combination) A woman whose husband is often away pursuing a sport, etc.

verb

1. To make a widow or widower of someone; to cause the death of the spouse of.
2. To strip of anything valued.
3. To endow with a widow's right.