Pe*cu"li*um (?), 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.
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.
© Webster 1913.