Giftoman
GIFTOMAN, Swedish law. He who has a right to dispose of a woman in marriage.
2. This right is vested in the father, if living; if dead, in the
mother. They may nominate a person in their place; but for want of such
nomination, the brothers german; and for want of them, the consanguine
brothers; and in default of the latter, uterine brothers have the right, but
they are bound to consult the paternal or maternal grandfather. Swed- Code,
tit. of Marriage.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.