Category: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.