2. The money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her husband in marriage; a bride's portion on her marriage. See Note under Dower. Shak. Dryden.
3. A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower. Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give . . .; but give me the damsel to wife. Gen. xxxiv. 12.
DOWSE
Dowse, v. t. Etym: [Cf. 1st Douse.]
1. To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse.
2. Etym: [Cf. OD. doesen to strike, Norw. dusa to break.]
Defn: To beat or thrash. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
DOWSE
Dowse, v. i.
Defn: To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore,
etc.
Adams had the reputation of having dowsed successfully for more than
a hundred wells. Eng. Cyc.
DOWSE
Dowse, n.
Defn: A blow on the face. [Low] Colman.