The Definition of the word Dowry

Dowry

(mohar; i.e., price paid for a wife, Gen. 34:12; Ex. 22:17; 1 "Sam. 18:25), a nuptial present; some gift, as a sum of money," which the bridegroom offers to the father of his bride as a satisfaction before he can receive her. Jacob had no dowry to "give for his wife, but he gave his services (Gen. 29:18; 30:20;" 34:12).