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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
    In medieval and Renaissance Europe, the dowry frequently served not only to enhance the desirability of a woman for marriage but also to build the power and wealth of great families and even to determine the frontiers and policies of states
  • 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
  • What Is a Dowry and How Has It Worked Throughout History?
    In simple terms, a dowry is an allotment of money, goods, or property that is brought to a marriage by the bride, and legally transferred to her husband (or her husband’s family) as part of
  • DOWRY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of DOWRY is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage How to use dowry in a sentence
  • DOWRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    ˈdɑʊər·i Add to word list in some societies, an amount of money or property that a woman’s parents give to the man she marries (Definition of dowry from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
  • DOWRY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
    A woman's dowry is the money and goods which, in some cultures, her family gives to the man that she marries The money from her dowry was invested in her mother's store
  • 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
  • dowry | Wex | US Law | LII Legal Information Institute
    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
  • What is a Dowry? 7 key facts you need to know
    A dowry is a cultural practice wherein the bride’s family offers money, goods, or property to the groom or his family as part of a marriage arrangement This tradition varies widely across different cultures and often carries significant social, economic, and ethical implications





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