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corody
corody (ˈkɒrədɪ) or corrodyn, pl -dies1. (Historical Terms) (originally) the right of a lord to receive free quarters from his vassal2. (Historical Terms) an allowance for maintenance[C15: from Medieval Latin corrōdium something provided, from Old French corroyer to provide, of Germanic origin]cor•o•dy or cor•ro•dy (ˈkɔr ə di, ˈkɒr-) n., pl. -dies. 1. a right in old English law to receive maintenance, esp. the right of a benefactor to receive housing, food, etc., from a religious house. 2. the housing, food, etc., so received. [1375–1425; late Middle English corrodie < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin corrōdium outfit, provision, variant of conrēdium < Vulgar Latin *conrēd(āre) to outfit, provide with (con- con- + *-rēdāre < Germanic; compare Old English rædan to equip, provide for, ready) + Latin -ium -ium1] Corody
CORODY, incorporeal hereditaments. An allowance of meat, drink, money, clothing, lodging, and such like necessaries for sustenance. 1 Bl. Com. 282; 1 Ch. Pr. 225. |