[ 'ap(ə)nɪdʒ ]
(also apanage )
■ noun
1》 historical a provision made for the maintenance of the younger children of kings and princes.
2》 archaic a benefit or right.
Origin
C17: from Fr., based on med. L. appanare 'provide with the means of subsistence', from ad- 'to' + panis 'bread'.