Dowry
131Assignment of dower — Dower Dow er, n. [F. douaire, LL. dotarium, from L. dotare to endow, portion, fr. dos dower; akin to Gr. ? gift, and to L. dare to give. See 1st {Date}, and cf. {Dot} dowry, {Dotation}.] 1. That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment;… …
132Dot — (d[o^]t), n. [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See {Dower}, and cf. {Dote} dowry.] (Law) A marriage portion; dowry. [Louisiana] [1913 Webster] …