Congiary
Pronunciation : Con"gi*a*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. congiarium, fr. congius a liquid measure.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
pl. Congiaries.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913