estovers

noun

1. plural of estover

2. (law, historical) An estover, an allowance made from an estate for a person's support.

3. (law, historical) An allowance or alimony granted to a divorced woman, taken from the husband's estate for her support.

4. (law, historical) An allowance of wood made to a tenant.

5. (law, historical) The freedom of a tenant to take necessary wood from the land occupied by that tenant.