1. A right or allowance granted by a feudal lord or institution (such as a monastery) to a person, typically providing food, lodging, or other necessities.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly British
2. In medieval England, a pension or annuity paid by a monastery or religious house to a retired official or benefactor.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The knight received a corody from the monastery in exchange for his years of service.
• Medieval records show that many retired officials were granted a corody by their former employers.
• The bishop arranged a corody for the aging priest, ensuring his comfort in retirement.
• A corody typically included provisions such as bread, ale, and a place to live.
• The abbey's accounts documented each corody granted to its pensioners.