DOWRY


Meaning of DOWRY in English

n. Function: noun

the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage FF1C; from a poor family, she came to her marriage with no dowry FF1E;

Synonyms: dot, dower, marriage portion

Contrasted Words: bride-price, bridewealth; settlement

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.