Thesaurus: congiary
A present, as of corn, wine, or oil, made by a Roman emperor to the soldiers or the people; -- so called because measured to each in a congius.
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- n. A present, as of corn, wine, or oil, made by a Roman emperor to the soldiers or the people; -- so called because measured to each in a congius.
- A present, as of corn, wine, or oil, made by a Roman emperor to the soldiers or the people; -- so called because measured to each in a congius. Addison. Note: In later years, when gifts of money were distributed, the name congius was retained.
- A present, as of corn, wine, or oil, made by a Roman emperor tothe soldiers or the people; -- so called because measured to each ina congius. Addison.