bridewealth

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Synonym of bride price.
    — Textiles on Sumba are both clothing and the currency of traditional ceremonial exchange: Many fine folded cloths must be presented at each marriage as part of a counterpayment for a bridewealth paid in horses, buffalo, and gold, and at each funeral as a sign of mourning and later also a counterpayment for animals contributed to the slaughter.

词形变化

bridewealths plural

词源

From bride + wealth.
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