Corrody
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒɹədi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corrody is a noun meaning (obsolete or historical) A form of pension or annuity given by a religious institution as provision for maintenance.
Meaning
(obsolete or historical) A form of pension or annuity given by a religious institution as provision for maintenance.
Example Sentences
The corrody became first and foremost a grant of money or victuals, or other means of livelihood, made by a monastery or other religious or charitable corporation to dependents on its bounty.
Corrodies were of three kinds: retirement arrangements for former abbots and priors; private deals struck by outsiders to provide board and lodging, in return for gifts of cash or property; and […] grants to crown servants.
Word Forms
- corrodies
- corody
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corody, pension, almry, retyre, mortuary, perpension.
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