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peculium |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Peculium \Pe*cu"li*um\, n. [L. See {Peculiar}.] 1. (Rom. Law) The saving of a son or a slave with the father's or master's consent; a little property or stock of one's own any exclusive personal or separate property. --Burrill. 2. A special fund for private and personal uses. A slight peculium only subtracted to supply his snuff box and tobacco pouch. --Sir W. Scott.
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