Definition of "dowries" [dowries]

• Plural form of dowry. (noun)

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• "That afforded me some generous dowries from the suitors."
• "The men who carry out 'honour killings,' or murder young brides over their dowries are also part of a rearguard action that wants to deny women the right to be equal."
• "Many libraries are now entering into these marriages asking for "dowries," funding processing, preservation work, and other costs that relate to maintaining the collections."