appanage

appanage
[ˈap(ə)nɪdʒ]
(亦作 apanage)
noun
  1. (historical)a provision made for the maintenance of the younger children of kings and princes, consisting of a gift of land, an official position, or money
    (史)(供养国王和亲王子女的)封地,封禄(包括土地、官职或金钱)
    ■(archaic)a benefit or right belonging to someone; perquisite
    (古)权益;特权
    the appanages of her rank.
    她那个地位所能得到的权益。
语源
  1. early 17th cent.: from French, based on medieval Latin appanare 'provide with the means of subsistence', from ad- 'to' + panis 'bread'
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