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Dowries — Dowry Dow ry, n.; pl. {Dowries}. [Contr. from dowery; cf. LL. dotarium. See {Dower}.] 1. A gift; endowment. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. The money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her husband in marriage; a bride s portion on her… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dowries — dow·ry || daÊŠÉ™rɪ n. dowery, money or estate that a woman brings to her groom; bride price; natural gift, endowment … English contemporary dictionary
dowries — 1) rowdies 2) weirdos … Anagrams dictionary
Dowry — A dowry (also known as trousseau or tocher or, in Latin, dos) is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings forth to the marriage.[1][2] It contrasts with bride price, which is paid to the bride s parents, and dower, which is property… … Wikipedia
Parentado — is a principle of kinship tie that was practiced in early Modern Europe. It is Italian for kin. It suggests power that is gained through the alliance of marriage, along with the exchange of dowries and women (as well as the power and influence a… … Wikipedia
dowry — /dow ree/, n., pl. dowries. 1. Also, dower. the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings to her husband at marriage. 2. Archaic. a widow s dower. 3. a natural gift, endowment, talent, etc. Also, dowery. [1250 1300; ME dowerie < AF douarie < ML… … Universalium
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Ghost marriage (Chinese) — In Chinese tradition, a ghost marriage (Chinese: 冥婚; pinyin: mínghūn; literally spirit marriage ) is a marriage in which one or both parties are deceased.[1] Other forms of ghost marriage are practiced worldwide, from Sudan, to India, to France… … Wikipedia