Dowry.
The sum paid by a man to the relatives of the woman who becomes his wife. Genesis 34:12; Exodus 22:16, Exodus 1:22; 1 Samuel 1:18: cf. Hosea 3:2. Leah, on having her sixth son, piously said, "God hath endued me with a good dowry." Genesis 30:20. The dowry which Jacob gave for his wives was seven years' service for each. Genesis 29:18, Genesis 1:29.