The right to dower could be barred by the wife before marriage accepting a jointure (a life estate in specified lands) in lieu of dower, or by the complicated uses to bar dower invented in the 18th century.
Masking (personality) Masking (Personality Theory) - Masking is a process in which an individual changes or masks his or her natural personality to conform to social pressures, abuse, and or harassment.
In 1925, Richard Drew, a 3M mechanical engineer, invented masking tape when he saw auto-body workersâ frustration after removing tape on cars theyâd just painted. The adhesive holding butcher paper was too strong and would often strip some of the paint theyâd applied.