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φερνή (phernē)

phernē

a dowry

G9631 · Greek · New Testament · 0 verses

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Koine Greek
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New Testament
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Definition

Definition

that which is brought by the wife (compare ἕδνον); a dowry, portion , Lat. dos, (Herdotus Historicus); also in plural of a dower , as consisting of divers presents, (Euripides); but, φερναὶ πολέμου, of a wife won in battle, (Euripides):—;in plural, also, bridal gifts , (Euripides) (ML)