tocher

American  

[tokh-er] / ˈtɒx ər /

noun

1. a dowry; marriage settlement given to the groom by the bride or her family.

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verb (used with object)

1. to provide with a dowry.

tocher British  

/ ˈtɒxər /

noun

1. a dowry

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verb

1. (tr) to give a dowry to

Etymology

Origin of tocher

1490–1500; < Scots Gaelic tochradh; compare MIr tochra payment made to the bride or bride's father by the groom

Example Sentences

And Lewis Tocher - who's had the original Switch since the day it launched - said he would get the console as soon as he could afford it, despite the cost of the games.

From BBC

The Community Health Center of Snohomish County clinics have seen a dramatic surge, particularly at its Everett walk-in site, said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Tocher.

From Seattle Times

Prof Tocher's colleague, Dr Monica Betancor, of Stirling University says that GM technology is needed to feed an increasing population.

From BBC

Prof Douglas Tocher of Stirling University who is leading the study is hoping his GM produced fish food will help turn things around and make farmed salmon as good for you as it once was.

From BBC

Tocher says officials are still investigating the cause of the fires and whether they’re related.

From Washington Times