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'.