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

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tocher

Now, haud your tongue, bonny Lizie; Ye never shall rue for me; Gi'e me but your love for my love,35 It is a' that your tocher will be.

From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV by Various

The sum thou mentionest, Sir Governor," replied the cunning burgher, "hath been laid apart for the tocher of Anne, who meriteth well of the good consideration thou hast bestowed on her.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 by Various

“Well, then, since thy father keeps thy tocher from me, I must borrow of my own kin.”

From Jan Vedder's Wife by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

Ye'll surely lay by the half o't to tocher your bairns.

From Marriage by Ferrier, Susan Edmonstone

Wilt thou ask thy father 65 for so much of thy tocher?

From Jan Vedder's Wife by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston