Dowry

Money, property or goods contributed by a bride’s family as part of a marriage arrangement.

Money, goods or property brought into a marriage by the bride or her family.

Money or property provided for a woman in connection with her marriage; Austen also uses the word ‘portion’ for a woman’s marriage fortune.

Money or property brought by a bride or her family to a marriage; it could influence her marriage prospects and pass into her husband’s control.

Money or property brought to a marriage by a bride or her family, commonly received by the husband.

Money, property or goods contributed by a bride’s family when she marries.

Money, property or goods provided by a bride’s family as part of a marriage arrangement.