marriage portion

noun

1. dowry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marriage portion¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

For the marriage portion, I suggest counseling, without him if you must.

From Washington Post

For this reason a man with a number of daughters will begin saving for their marriage portion and expenses while the girl is yet a baby, and the mothers will often commence gathering together clothing even before the child is betrothed, so that they may be better prepared for the expensive event when it does take place.

From Project Gutenberg

He seems to have been straitened in circumstances, for he had but thirty crowns left, and of these he generously gave thirteen to make up the marriage portion of the sister of his beloved Salaï.

From Project Gutenberg

He it was who suggested to Governor King the first idea of establishing the “Female Orphan Asylum,” and proposed attaching one hundred acres of land as a marriage portion for the children.

From Project Gutenberg

He kept his promise, and gave Rodrigo Valduerna, Saldana, Belforado, and San Pedro de Cardena, for a marriage portion.

From Project Gutenberg