01 n. A gift; endowment.
pl.
Dowries ((dou"rĭz))
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1.
A gift; endowment.[Obs.]
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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. See: Dower
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3.
A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower. See: Dower“Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give . . .; but give me the damsel to wife.” — Gen. xxxiv. 12.