What does it mean when it stays she does not have a dowry?

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Asked by France J #1175825 on 9/20/2021 2:59 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/20/2021 5:26 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/20/2021 5:25 PM

A dowry is property or money that a woman brings to her marriage. In context, Mathilde's family had no money with which to pay her dowry.

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