noun
- a variant or archaic spelling of dowry; property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
Usage: archaic; chiefly historical
Examples
- In medieval times, a woman's dowery was often negotiated between families before the wedding.
- The dowery included land, livestock, and household goods.
- Historical records show that dowery customs varied greatly across regions.
- She brought a substantial dowery to the marriage, which secured her family's social standing.