Dowry



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.嫁妆, 妆奁
• ［英］ n.嫁妆, 妆奁 ( money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural dowries)

• Etymology: Middle English dowarie, from Anglo-French, alteration of dower, douaire — more at dower
• Date: 14th century
• 1. archaic dower 1
• 2. the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
• 3. a gift of money or property by a man to or for his bride
• 4. a natural talent

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