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Peculium
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. 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.