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A gift; endowment.

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  1. n. A gift; endowment.
  2. n. 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. n. A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
  4. n. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
  5. n:100 n. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage