Bridewealth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bridewealth is a noun meaning Synonym of bride price.
Meaning
Synonym of bride price.
Example Sentences
Textiles on Sumba are both clothing and the currency of traditional ceremonial exchange: Many fine folded cloths must be presented at each marriage as part of a counterpayment for a bridewealth paid in horses, buffalo, and gold, and at each funeral as a sign of mourning and later also a counterpayment for animals contributed to the slaughter.
Word Forms
- bridewealths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bride-wealth, brideprice, bridegift, dowry, bridehood, childbride.
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