apanage Definition

apanage appanage

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appanage
apanage
noun

1a. The provision made for the maintenance of younger children, especially the younger sons of a king;
1b. Land or property that is set aside for this.
2. A benefit that traditionally goes along with certain jobs, eg a company car or a tied house.

Etymology: 17c: from French apaner to give the means of subsistence to, related to Latin panis bread.