annona
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of annona
First recorded in 1760–70; from New Latin, from Central American Spanish anona, anon, allegedly from Taíno (Hispaniola) anon
Example Sentences
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The annona kept the populace fed but was also a political tool; the emperor hoped his generosity would endear him to the people.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
By the third and fourth centuries CE, control of the navicularii had intensified, and signing contracts to supply the annona was compulsory.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
The principal objects of their water-carriage were the supply of corn, still termed annona, and the tribute and spoils of conquered countries.
From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Sir Edward Belcher
The civic authority had indeed taken over the alms of the parish, and an eleemosyna civica had taken the place of the annona civica.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
As in the times of the annona civica, slavery, feudalism, or statutory serfdom, the burthen of the maintenance of the poor fell only in part on charity.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
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