Par`a*pher*na"li*a (?), n. pl. [LL.
paraphernalia bona, fr. L. parapherna, pl., parapherna,
Gr. ?; para` beside + ? a bride's dowry, fr.
fe`rein to bring. See 1st Bear.]
1. (Law) Something reserved to a wife,
over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited
to her degree.
2. Appendages; ornaments; finery;
equipments.