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tocher

[ tokh-er ]

noun

  1. a dowry; marriage settlement given to the groom by the bride or her family.


verb (used with object)

  1. to provide with a dowry.

tocher

/ ˈ³ÙÉ’³æÉ™°ù /

noun

  1. a dowry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to give a dowry to
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tocher1

1490–1500; < Scots Gaelic tochradh; compare MIr tochra payment made to the bride or bride's father by the groom
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tocher1

C15: from Scottish Gaelic tochradh
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And Lewis Tocher - who's had the original Switch since the day it launched - said he would get the console as soon as he could afford it, despite the cost of the games.

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The Community Health Center of Snohomish County clinics have seen a dramatic surge, particularly at its Everett walk-in site, said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Tocher.

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Prof Tocher's colleague, Dr Monica Betancor, of Stirling University says that GM technology is needed to feed an increasing population.

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Prof Douglas Tocher of Stirling University who is leading the study is hoping his GM produced fish food will help turn things around and make farmed salmon as good for you as it once was.

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Tocher says officials are still investigating the cause of the fires and whether they’re related.

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