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1. (noun) dowry, dowery, dower, portion
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

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1. (noun) dowry
a gift; endowment

2. (noun) dowry
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

3. (noun) dowry
a gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower

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