'Peculium' definitions:

Definition of 'Peculium'

From: GCIDE
  • Peculium \Pe*cu"li*um\, n. [L. See Peculiar.]
  • 1. (Rom. Law) The saving of a son or a slave with the father's or master's consent; a little property or stock of one's own; any exclusive personal or separate property. --Burrill. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A special fund for private and personal uses. [1913 Webster]
  • A slight peculium only subtracted to supply his snuff box and tobacco pouch. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]