In some other societies, the opposite system prevails and the wife brings with her a portion or dowry, that's spelled D-O-W-R-Y, Dowry, in the form of money or other wealth such as land.

在其他一些社会，相反的制度盛行， 妻子带来一部分或嫁妆， 拼写为 D-O-W-R-Y， 嫁妆，以金钱或其他财富（如土地）的形式。