Par′a‐pher‐na″li‐a (?), n. pl. [LL. paraphernalia bona, fr. L. parapherna, pl., parapherna, Gr. �; παρά beside + � a bride's dowry, fr. φέρειν to bring. See 1st Bear.]
1. (Law) Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.
2. Appendages; ornaments; finery; equipments.