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Also known as marriage portion, trousseau, tocher

bene o proprietà corrisposta dalla famiglia della sposa allo sposo prima del matrimonio

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A dowry is a payment—such as money, land, property, or livestock—that the bride's family gives to the groom or his family when they marry. It matters because this practice has significantly shaped family finances, women's economic status, and marriage customs across many cultures throughout history.

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goods
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Wassilij Wladimirowitsch Pukirew 001.jpg
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Commons category
Dowry
described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
facet of
marriage
different from
hope chest
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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