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corrody

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɒɹədi/

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, obsolete

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latin: corrodium — pension
  • Latin: corredium — pension
  • Latin: conredium — pension