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paraphernalia

par.a.pher.na.lia \.par-*-f*(r)-'na-l-y*\ n [ML, deriv. of Gk parapherna 
   goods a bride brings over and above the dowr] pl but sing or pl in constr 
   y, fr. para- + pherne- dowry, fr. pherein to bear - more at BEAR 1: the 
   separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can d ispose 
   of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life 2: 
   personal belongings  3: FURNISHINGS, APPARATUS