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Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A French word adopted in Louisiana. The fortune, portion, or dowry which a woman brings to her husband by the marriage. 6 Mart. (La.; N. S.) 460.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
fr.
In the civil law. Dowry, or marriage portion.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
(A French word, adopted in Louisiana.) The fortune, portion, or dowry which a woman brings to her husband by the marriage. 6 Mart. (N. 8.) 460.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Fr.
In the civil law. Dowry, or marriage portion, dv. Code of Louis. art. 2317.