bride price

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Definitions of bride price words

noun bride price (in some societies) money, property, or services given by a bridegroom to the kinsmen of his bride in order to establish his rights over the woman 3
noun bride price in some cultures, money and property given to a prospective bride's family by the prospective groom and his family 3
noun bride price (in some nonindustrial societies) the money or goods given to the family of a bride by the bridegroom or his family. 1
noun bride price A sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride, in some cultures. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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