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congiary
noun
con·gi·ary
\ˈkänjēˌerē\
Definition of congiary
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: a present or largess (as of corn, wine, or oil) made in ancient Rome to the soldiers or the people
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Origin and Etymology of congiary
Latin congiarium, from congius + -arium -ary
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