Plural of corody; an allowance of food, clothing, or money granted to a dependent person, especially in medieval institutions.
Plural form of corody, from Old French corodie, possibly from Latin carrotum (provisions); historically used in monasteries and institutions to describe provisions given to residents.
Medieval monasteries kept detailed records of corodies—they're a fascinating window into daily life because we can see exactly what food and supplies monks and other inhabitants received, making history literally edible.
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