Definition of "veuve" []

• Any bird of the genus Vidua, in a broad sense, or of the subfamily Viduinæ; a whidah-bird. See Vidua. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "In those days the Allée des Veuves in the Champs Elysees had a "fief reservé des Ebugors" [FN#423] -- "veuve" in the language of Sodom being the maîtresse en titre, the favourite youth."
• "Pop open a bottle and celebrate ($49.95; veuve-clicquot. com for stores)."
• "The announcement of the rank and titles of Madame de St. Bertrand — “veuve de la grande armée” — is very happy."