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‖n. [ L. See Peculiar. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A special fund for private and personal uses. [ 1913 Webster ]

A slight peculium only subtracted to supply his snuff box and tobacco pouch. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]