English Word · Intermediate
tocher
A dowry
Pronunciation: say tocher
Meaning
A dowry; property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.
Example
And folk were to say […] old Guthrie had been fair spiteful to his sons, maybe Will would dispute his sister's tocher.
And folk were to say […] old Guthrie had been fair spiteful to his sons, maybe Will would dispute his sister's tocher.
Practice tips
- Practice tocher out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.