Dowry /(dou"ry̆)/

Dow·ry

Dowry

n.

pl. Dowries ((dou"rĭz))

  1. A gift; endowment. [Obs.]
  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.
  3. A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
    Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give . . .; but give me the damsel to wife.