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Parapherna [\N] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. PARAPHER'NA

2. PARAPHERNAL, adjective Pertaining to or consisting in parapherna; as paraphernal property.

Parapherna [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The property of a woman which, on her marriage, was not made a part of her dower, but remained her own.

Paraphernal [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to paraphernalia; as, paraphernal property.

Paraphernalia [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The goods which a wife brings with her at her marriage, or which she possesses beyond her dower or jointure, and which remain at her disposal after her husband's death. Such are her apparel and her ornaments, over which the executors have no control, unless when the assets are insufficient to pay the debts.

Paraphernalia [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.

2. Appendages; ornaments; finery; equipments.