corrody

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of pension or annuity given by a religious institution as provision for maintenance.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒɹədi/

Word forms

corrody corrodies corody

Etymology

From Latin corrodium, corredium, conredium (“furniture, provision”): compare Old French conroi. See curry.

Related words

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