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dowry

The correct spelling is dowry.

How to pronounce dowry

noun

IPA: /ˈdaʊəɹi/

Say it like: Dow-ree

The correct spelling is dowry. Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage. For example: "1999, Judith Everard, Michael C. E. Jones, Charters Duchess Constance Br, Page xvi"

Usage Examples

1999, Judith Everard, Michael C. E. Jones, Charters Duchess Constance Br, Page xvi

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
  2. 2.Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family: bride price.
  3. 3.Dower.
  4. 4.A natural gift or talent.

verb

  1. 1.To bestow a dowry upon.

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