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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Peculium \Pe*cu"li*um\, noun [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.
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.
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