"parapherna" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Late Latin parapherna, from Ancient Greek παράφερνα (parápherna, “things additional to a dowry”), from παρα- (para-, “beside”) + φερνή (phernḗ, “dowry”). In the propertied classes, a dowry was placed under the control of the husband, while the 'paraphernalia' which she brought with her remained the wife’s property. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|LL.|parapherna}} Late Latin parapherna, {{der|en|grc|παράφερνα|t=things additional to a dowry}} Ancient Greek παράφερνα (parápherna, “things additional to a dowry”) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} parapherna pl (plural only)
  1. (law, historical, Ancient Rome) A woman's property which was not made a part of her marriage dower but remained her own. Tags: Ancient-Rome, historical, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Ancient Rome, Law Synonyms: paraphernalia Related terms: paraphernal, paraphernalia
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