corody: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low / ObsoleteHistorical / Legal / Archaic
Quick answer
What does “corody” mean?
A fixed allowance of food, provisions, or money granted by a religious house or monarch to someone, historically as a form of pension or maintenance.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A fixed allowance of food, provisions, or money granted by a religious house or monarch to someone, historically as a form of pension or maintenance.
In historical and legal contexts, it refers to a specific grant for sustenance, often as a charitable provision or pension. In some usage, it can mean a portion or allotment of food.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Neither British nor American English uses this term in modern contexts. In historical scholarship, British texts may reference it more due to UK medieval history, but the word itself is equally obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
None in contemporary usage. Historically neutral as a legal/financial term.
Frequency
Virtually never encountered outside specialized historical or legal academic writing.
Grammar
How to Use “corody” in a Sentence
to grant [someone] a corodyto hold a corody [from an institution]Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used only in historical studies, legal history, or medieval economics.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Possibly in historical charters or legal archaeology; otherwise not technical.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “corody”
- Spelling it as 'corrody' (common historical variant) or 'corody' for 'cordial'. Using it in a modern context.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete historical term rarely seen outside academic texts.
A corody is a specific historical form of pension, often paid in kind (food, provisions) rather than money, and typically granted by a religious institution or the crown.
It is pronounced /ˈkɒrədi/ in British English, rhyming roughly with 'lorry-dee'.
You should avoid it unless writing specifically about medieval history or law. In all other contexts, it will not be understood.
A fixed allowance of food, provisions, or money granted by a religious house or monarch to someone, historically as a form of pension or maintenance.
Corody is usually historical / legal / archaic in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'CORonation alloDY' – a king granting an allowance after his coronation.
Conceptual Metaphor
Sustenance as a legal right (e.g., A CORODY is a lifeline from the past).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would you most likely encounter the word 'corody'?