Translated version

Dowry portion

The dowry, money, or plot of land given by parents to a departing daughter. The size of the portion often determined the girl's chances of marrying well.

Original version

Dalis

Ištekančiai dukteriai tėvų duodamas kraitis ir pinigai ar žemės sklypas. Dalies dydis dažnai nulemdavo merginos galimybes gerai ištekėti.

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