peculium Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pe*cu"li*um noun

Etymology

L. See Peculiar.

Definitions

1. (Rom. Law) 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.