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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Dow·ry n.; pl. Dowries
 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.   --Gen. xxxiv. 12.
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