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a. a share of property, esp one coming to a child from the estate of his parents
b. the property given by a woman to her husband at marriage; dowry
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DOWRY or marriage portion commonly known as Jahez and a dominant social evil in subcontinental countries including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, is what a bride brings to a husband's home: Dowry may include anything and everything meant for use in any house and household.
SOCIAL AND FAMILY HYPOCRISY AT ITS BEST AND WORST!-Jahez Crisis: Almost Everyone Condemns It! But Almost Everyone Wants It!:
Even though the marriage was deemed consanguineous by the pope and annulled in 1203, Berenguela remained in control of much of her marriage portion. The annulment made Berenguela an unmarried woman who was nonetheless ineligible for marriage; a position that Bianchini speculates should have removed her from the political game.
The Queen's Hand: Power and Authority in the Reign of Berenguela of Castile
It contains details back to 1718 when the passage and ferry were in the possession of Edward Holland of Conway who "on his marriage in consideration of his wife's marriage portion" released them into the hands of trustees which included Richard, Lord Bulkeley, Viscount Cashells in the peerage of Ireland.
Original ferry papers for sale
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