dowry

dow-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.

  2. 2.

    A natural talent or gift.

Forms

plural: dowries

Related words

See also: bride, inheritance, marriage
Synonyms: bride price (opposite concept), marriage portion

Etymology

From Anglo-French dowarie, from Medieval Latin dotarium, from Latin dos, dotis ("gift, dowry"). Related to endow.