trousseau
Example Sentences
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But the bride was allowed 100 extra ration coupons for her trousseau.
From Washington Times
The dowry was replaced with a marriage chest, also known as a trousseau or hope chest.
From Washington Post
She’s also documenting brown cotton trousseaus’ she comes across and is a keeper of the seed, one of the people trusted with brown cotton seedlings.
From Washington Times
“The older one belonged to my mother-in-law, and the ‘newer’ one was part of my trousseau 59 years ago!”
From Washington Post
Where does that leave the country’s otherwise burgeoning bridal designers who thrive on multiday wedding celebrations, bridal trousseaus and generous budgets?
From New York Times
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