noun
- plural of corrody; allowances of food, clothing, or lodging, especially those granted by a religious house
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The monastery granted corrodies to several elderly benefactors.
- Medieval records show various corrodies provided to lay brothers.
- The abbey’s corrodies included daily bread and ale.
- Noble families often purchased corrodies for their retirement.
- These corrodies ensured care in old age within the religious community.