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paraphernalia |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Paraphernalia \Par`a*pher*na"li*a\, n. pl [LL. paraphernalia bona, fr L. parapherna, pl., parapherna, Gr ?; ? beside + ? a bride's dowry, fr fe`rein to bring See 1st {Bear}.] 1. (Law) Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree. 2. Appendages; ornaments; finery; equipments. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: paraphernalia n : miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc [syn: {gear}, {appurtenances}]
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