PARAPHERNA

parapherna (par-<<schwa>>-f<<schwa>>r-n<<schwa>>), n. [Greek “things brought on the side”] 1.Roman law. Property of a wife not forming part of her dowry. See DOS(1).2.Scots law. A married woman’s personal property, such as clothing, jewelry, and intimate possessions, which a husband did not acquire by virtue of marriage. See JUS MARITI.

[Blacks Law 8th]