Appanage
Noun
- (Historical) A gift of land, an official position, or money given to the younger children of kings and princes to provide for their maintenance.
- A necessary accompaniment.
Example Sentences
“All the prince’s children received an appanage when they reached adulthood.”
“The science-degree programs require microbiology as an appanage to organic chemistry.”
“Unlimited coffee and snacks are considered an appanage to working in the main office instead of working from home.”
Word Origin
Latin, early 17th century
Why this word?
This word originates from French, based on the medieval Latin “appanare,” meaning “provide with the means of subsistence.” While it’s a centuries-old word, it has appeared in the news in recent years. In early 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, announced they were stepping back from their official royal duties and moving to the United States. As a result, their appanages are no longer provided by the royal family, and neither uses the title of “royal highness.” However, they retain the titles of duke and duchess, and Harry is still fifth in line to the throne.
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