Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Dowry

Webster's Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Prev Entry
Dowries
Next Entry
Dowse
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Dowry'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/dowry.html. 1828.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile