Words Like DOWRY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DOWRY.

5 Alternative Words Similar to dowry

1 Dowery Noun      Synonym Words Like Dowery
2 Dower Noun      Synonym Words Like Dower
3 Portion Noun      Synonym Words Like Portion
4 Gift Noun      Synonym Words Like Gift
5 Endowment Noun      Synonym Words Like Endowment

10 definitions of dowry

1 A gift; endowment.
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.
4 money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
5 Money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage. Also called dower.
6 A sum of money required of a postulant at a convent.
7 A natural endowment or gift; a talent.
8 Archaic See dower.
9 The money, goods, or estate which a woman brings to her husband in marriage; the portion given with a wife; dower. See dower and dot.
10 Any gift or reward in view of marriage.
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