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toch•er
(toкн′ər),USA pronunciation [Scot. and North Eng.]
n.
v.t.
n.
- Scottish Termsa dowry;
marriage settlement given to the groom by the bride or her family.
v.t.
- Scottish Termsto provide with a dowry.
- Scots Gaelic tochradh; compare Middle Irish tochra payment made to the bride or bride's father by the groom
- 1490–1500