後こう室しつ

noun

dowager; widow

Refers to a widow, especially one of high social standing or the widow of a lord. Often used in historical or literary contexts.

• 後こう室しつは亡なき夫おっとの遺い志しを継ついで領りょう地ちを治おさめた。

  The dowager governed the domain in accordance with her late husband's wishes.