peculium

Pe*cu"li*um, n. Etym: [L. See Peculiar.] 1. (Rom. Law) Defn: 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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