Definition
corodies
noun
- Plural of corody; a right or allowance granted to a person (historically, often a retired official or clergyman) to receive food, lodging, or other necessities from an institution or estate.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The monastery granted corodies to several elderly monks who could no longer work.
- Medieval records show that corodies were commonly used to support retired servants.
- The abbey's accounts listed numerous corodies paid out each year to former residents.
- He received corodies from the cathedral in exchange for his decades of service.
- Corodies often included housing, food, and a small monetary allowance.