PECULIUM

‖Pe‐cu″li‐um (?), n. [[L. See Peculiar.]] 1. 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. 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.