n. The clothes and linen etc. that a bride collects for her wedding and married life.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The collective lighter equipments or outfit of a bride, including clothes, jewelry, and the like; especially, that which is provided for her by her family.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A bundle.
n. The clothes and other outfit of a bride which she brings with her from her former home.
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n. the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
Word Usage
"-- Then, when the day of days arrives for a girl and the trousseau is to be selected, only the best and most becoming garments are to be considered for this great event."