tilgæf (OSw) tilgjöf (ON) noun

A gift from the bridegroom given directly after the betrothal. In OIce and ONorw, the property of the bride to be inherited by the couple’s mutual children. In OSw, given to the relatives of the bride other than her giftarmaþer (q.v.), i.e. the man authorized to marry her off.

additional gift OSw ÄVgL Gb
OSw YVgL Gb
betrothal gift OIce Js Kvg 1, 2 Ert 19
OIce KRA 4
bridal gift OIce Jó Kge 1, 2
ONorw GuL Arb
husband’s gift ONorw GuL Arb Refs:

Fritzner s.v. tilgjöf; KLNM s.v. festermål; Schlyter s.v. tilgæf