of Dowry
Source: Webster's dictionaryAs his elder three daughters had all married kings and received substantial dowries, Ramon settled his entire inheritance upon Beatrice, making Charles Count of Provence and Forcalquier. Source: Internet
His estate was valued at 30,000 scudi and it was bequeathed to the Archconfraternity of the Annunciation to use as dowries for poor young girls. Source: Internet
The episode with the three dowries is commemorated by showing him holding in his hand either three purses, three coins or three balls of gold. Source: Internet
Under the German laws, women had property rights over their dowries and inheritances, a valuable benefit as high mortality rates resulted in successive marriages. Source: Internet
In some cultures, dowries and bridewealth continue to be required today. Source: Internet
Numerous cultures store wedding dowries in the form of jewellery or make jewellery as a means to store or display coins. Source: Internet