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What's The Definition Of Congiary?Synonyms | Synonyms for Congiary: Related Terms | Find terms related to Congiary: See Also | Congiary In Webster's Dictionary \Con"gi*a*ry\, n.; pl. {Congiaries}. [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.
Note: In later years, when gifts of money were distributed,
the name congius was retained.
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