reverse-dowry

A form of reverse dowry — A sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride, in some cultures.

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Meanings

nounreverse-dowry (plural reverse-dowries)

plural reverse-dowries

  1. alternativeAlternative form of reverse dowry.
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APA

reverse-dowry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reverse-dowry

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reverse-dowry,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reverse-dowry.

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