small dowry

Examples (10)

• The bride's family could only afford a small dowry for the wedding.
• Despite the small dowry, the groom's family accepted the proposal.
• Her parents worried that the small dowry would be insufficient.
• The peasant family offered a small dowry of livestock and grain.
• Even with a small dowry, love was more important than wealth.
• The small dowry consisted of only basic household items.
• They negotiated to accept the small dowry due to financial hardship.
• A small dowry was considered better than none at all.
• The merchant's daughter brought a small dowry compared to her sisters.
• Their small dowry reflected the family's modest circumstances.