Assertion: bride's family | /r/CapableOf | give dowry
Facets:
value: in proportion to their means
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The bride's family were expected to give a dowry when a girl married, and in proportion to their means.
text: When families give dowry, they not only ensure their daughter's economic security, they also "buy" the best possible husband for her, and son-in-law for themselves.