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dowry

nounfeminineformal/ˈdɔtɨ/low

do·te

Definition

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.
The bride's family provided a substantial dowry.
The practice of giving a dowry is less common today.
Common collocations
pay a dowrymarriage dowrybride's dowry

Etymology

Do latim 'dos, dotis'.

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