dowrying

rare uncountable

(rare) The act of bestowing a dowry as part of a marriage.

Japanese Meaning

婚姻の際に、持参金を授与する行為

The practice of dowrying, once central to the marriage rites of that region, has largely fallen out of favor.

持参金の贈与は、その地域の結婚儀礼でかつて中心的だったが、現在ではほとんど廃れている。

Sense（1）

(rare) The act of bestowing a dowry as part of a marriage.