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English word origin

Etymology of dotal

From Latin dotalis, from dos, dotis (“dowry”). Compare French dotal. See dot (“dowry”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Pertaining to dower, or a woman's marriage portion; constituting or comprised in dower.

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From Latin dotalis, from dos, dotis (“dowry”). Compare French dotal. See dot (“dowry”).

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