About The Word Peculium
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Peculium
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What's The Definition Of Peculium?Synonyms | Synonyms for Peculium: Related Terms | Find terms related to Peculium: See Also | Peculium In Webster's Dictionary \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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