Dowry
A gift; endowment.
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.
A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
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Dowry Translations
dowry in Dutch is bruidsschat, huwelijksgift
dowry in German is Mitgift
dowry in Norwegian is medgift
dowry in Spanish is dote
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