n.; pl.Dowries [ 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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