noun, verb — 6 senses
US, UK /ˈdaʊəɹi/
Etymology From Middle English dowarye, dowerie, from Anglo-Norman dowarie, douarie, from Old French douaire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. Doublet of dower.
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
Uncommon Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family.
Obsolete Inheritance from a deceased husband to his widow.
A natural gift or talent.
Informal A large amount.
Etymology From Middle English dowarye, dowerie, from Anglo-Norman dowarie, douarie, from Old French douaire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. Doublet of dower.
To bestow a dowry upon.
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