In some cultures, the bride or her family pays a certain amount of money or property to the groom when a couple is married. This payment is called a dowry.
A gift; endowment.
Noun
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
n.
A gift; endowment.
n.
The money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her
husband in marriage; a bride's portion on her marriage. See Note under
Dower.
n.
A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
Dowry
Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give . . .; but give me the damsel to wife.
A gift; endowment.
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