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From: "Aanund Olsnes" <>
Subject: Re: Translation attempts, Nannestad bygdebok
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:14:45 +0200
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Yes, that was the word I did not find.

Thank you!

Aanund

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Sent: 12. oktober 2002 18:49
Subject: Re: Translation attempts, Nannestad bygdebok


> heimangaver = gifts from the father of the bride
> the new household. I'm sure there must be
> an English term for it, but I don't know it.
>
> This is what is referred to as "dowery". The same word is also used in
> probate proceedings when referring to the part of the estate which was
> legally set aside for the widow.
>
> Daraleen
>
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