\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.