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CIDE DICTIONARY
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congiary

CIDE DICTIONARY

congiaryn. [L. congiarium, fr. congius a liquid measure.].
     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.  [1913 Webster]
    " In later years, when gifts of money were distributed, the name congius was retained."  [1913 Webster]

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