Dowry
21dowry — A term of several meanings, dependent upon the historical source, but not the same as the dower of the common law. The dowry of biblical times bore no resemblance to common law dower, but was a gift made by the suitor to the father or other near… …
22Dowry of Mary — (or Dowry of the Virgin, Our Lady s Dowry, and similar variations) is a title used in Roman Catholic contexts to refer to England.[1][2][3][4] Contents 1 Early …
23Dowry town — (Věnné město in Czech) is the name for a town that has been devoted by Bohemian king to his wife the queen consort. This was sometimes indicated by the name of the town, as in the case of Hradec Králové (Castle of the Queen), Dvůr Králové nad… …
24Dowry law in India — Payment of a dowry, gift often financial, has a long history in many parts of the world. In India, the payment of a dowry was prohibited in 1961 under Indian civil law and subsequently by Sections 304B and 498a of the Indian Penal Code were… …
25Dowry death — Part of a series on Violence against women …
26Dowry system in India — In India dowry (known as Dahej in Hindi)[1] is the payment in cash or some kind of gifts given to bridegroom s family along with the bride. Generally they include cash, jewellery,[2] electrical appliances, furniture, bedding, crockery, utensils… …
27Dowry Calculator — DowryCalculator.com is a satirical website that parodies India s one of the most prominent and archaic societal evils Dowry. According to Sify, “The calculator mocks the varied factors that potential brides and grooms in the country have to… …
28Dowry Square — Nº4 Dowry Square, viewed through the gardens in the centre of the square. Coordinates …
29dowry — noun (plural dowries) Etymology: Middle English dowarie, from Anglo French, alteration of dower, douaire more at dower Date: 14th century 1. archaic dower 1 2. the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in …
30dowry — Synonyms and related words: ability, appanage, bump, caliber, capability, capacity, dot, dower, endowment, equipment, faculty, flair, forte, foundation, genius, gift, instinct, investment, jointure, legal jointure, long suit, makings, marriage… …
