peculium

British  

/ pɪˈkjuːlɪəm /

noun

1. Roman law property that a father or master allowed his child or slave to hold as his own

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Etymology

Origin of peculium

C17: from Latin; see _peculiar

Example Sentences

My peculium I don't recollect, but it could not have exceeded �100.

From Thomas Carlyle Famous Scots Series by Macpherson, Hector Carsewell

At some the house supplied all food and clothes or a peculium for clothes, at some it provided only a bare minimum of food, at some neither dress nor dress allowance was provided.

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen

But perhaps I err in claiming such men as the peculium of the Brothers,—they are the common heritage of the human race.

From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Hall, Benjamin Homer

The slave, especially if he had any special gift, or if he occupied a prominent position in the household, had many chances of adding to his peculium.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

Humane masters permitted their slaves to dispose freely of their peculium by will.

From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)