spor·tu·la
| \ ˈspȯ(r)chələ \
plural sportulae\
-chəˌlē
\ also sportulas
Definition of sportula
: a gift (as of food or money) usually from an ancient Roman to one of his clients and often at regular intervals or on prescribed occasions
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