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dowery

/ˈdaʊ.ə.ri/

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noun

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˈdaʊ.ə.ri/

A noun referring to money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее деньги или имущество, которые женщина приносит своему мужу при вступлении в брак.
  1. Marriage gift B2 formal

    Money, goods, or property that a bride brings to her husband upon marriage.

    • The family saved for years to provide a generous dowry for their daughter.
    • In some cultures, the dowry is a traditional part of the wedding ceremony.
    • The dowry included land, jewelry, and livestock.

    🇷🇺Приданое

    Synonyms: dowerdowryportion