bride price

noun

Meaning

A sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride, in some cultures.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bride-price(English)brideprice(English)bride gift(English)bride wealth(English)bride-gift(English)dowry(English)bride-wealth(English)bridegift(English)

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Sources

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