Re: [tied] some terms for George ( it was Re: Historical ...)

19-06-03 20:34, alex wrote:

> I doubt about better plausible etymology of DEX.
> "zestre" is a material good, it is an equipment, situation which is not
> to say about
> "dextera"

Even in Classical Latin the meanings of <dextra> included 'pledge,
guarantee' ("here's my right hand"). The dowry often acts as a
guarantee, especially when it protects the bride against divorce or
widowhood.

Piotr