Aussteuer

== German == === Etymology === Deverbal from aussteuern, from Middle High German ūzstiuren (“to equip, furnish”). Analysable as aus- +‎ Steuer. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɔʏ̯ɐ/ === Noun === Aussteuer f (genitive Aussteuer, plural Aussteuern) dowry; trousseau; usually restricted to household goods and fabrics given to the bride Synonyms: (dated) Heiratsgut; Mitgift ==== Usage notes ==== The word is now used more often than not in a jocular tone, as above. For more see Mitgift. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Aussteuer” in Duden online