English Explanatory Dictionary

marriage-portion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dowry, either paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family, or by the groom's family to the bride or her family, at the time of marriage.

Word forms

marriage-portion marriage-portions
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