corrody
/ˈkɔrədi/
noun
- A historical allowance of food, clothing, or money provided by a religious house or institution to a person, often in return for a gift or service.
- The king granted a corrody to the retired soldier as a reward for his service.
- The old document described a corrody that included bread, ale, and a warm cloak each year.
- In medieval times, a wealthy donor might receive a corrody from the monastery for their support.