'Dowries' definitions:

Definition of 'Dowries'

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  • Dowry \Dow"ry\ (dou"r[y^]), n.; pl. Dowries (dou"r[i^]z). [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 marriage. See Note under Dower. --Shak. Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower. [1913 Webster]
  • Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give . . .; but give me the damsel to wife. --Gen. xxxiv. 12. [1913 Webster]

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