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dowry    音标拼音: [d'ɑʊri]
n. 嫁妆

嫁妆

dowry
n 1: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at
marriage [synonym: {dowry}, {dowery}, {dower}, {portion}]

Dowry \Dow"ry\ (dou"r[y^]), n.; pl. {Dowries} (dou"r[i^]z).
[Contr. from dowery; cf. LL. dotarium. See {Dower}.]
1. A gift; endowment. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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2. 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}. --Shak. Dryden.
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3. A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See
{Dower}.
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Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give
. . .; but give me the damsel to wife. --Gen. xxxiv.
12.
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42 Moby Thesaurus words for "dowry":
ability, appanage, bump, caliber, capability, capacity, dot, dower,
endowment, equipment, faculty, flair, forte, foundation, genius,
gift, instinct, investment, jointure, legal jointure, long suit,
makings, marriage portion, metier, natural endowment, natural gift,
parts, portion, potential, power, powers, qualification,
settlement, speciality, strong flair, strong point, talent,
talents, the goods, the stuff, thirds, what it takes

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  • Dowry - Wikipedia
    A dowry is a payment such as land, property, money, livestock, or a commercial asset that is paid by the bride's (woman's) family to the groom (man) or his family at the time of marriage Dowry contrasts with the related concepts of bride price and dower
  • Dowry | Definition, Examples, Facts | Britannica
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  • DOWRY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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  • What Is a Dowry? - Brides
    A dowry is a traditional gift given during marriage, involving money, property, or valuable items Different cultures have varying dowry customs, with some having it from the bride's family and
  • Dowry - New World Encyclopedia
    A dowry is a gift of money or valuables given by the bride's family to the groom and the newly formed household at the time of their marriage It has been an ancient and widespread practice Often, the dowry is reciprocated with a bride price given from the groom and his family to the bride The original intent sas to help with expenses in the creation of the new family, help bond the families
  • dowry | Wex | US Law | LII Legal Information Institute
    dowry A dowry is a financial or material gift exchanged, typically as a part of an agreement to marriage, with its form and purpose varying by culture In medieval Europe, the bride’s family often gave a dowry to the groom In many African cultures, the groom may provide gifts to honor the bride’s family
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    Explore the legal definition of Dowry, its historical context, and implications in marriage Learn more about this complex topic today!
  • Dowry | Definition, History Myths - Lesson | Study. com
    Dowry is an umbrella term for the money and valuable goods that the bride's family offers to the groom and his family It is meant to protect the bride during emergencies like financial distress
  • Dowry | Social Sciences and Humanities | Research Starters - EBSCO
    Dowry A dowry is a collection of property, goods, or money provided by a prospective bride's family to a prospective groom and or his family in exchange for a woman's hand in marriage The custom is believed to provide a bride with a sense of comfort and security in the event of dissolution of marriage or widowhood Upon the end of a marriage or the death of her husband, the bride inherits the





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