sportula
/ˈspɔːtjʊlə/Church History and Roman History
noun
A gift of food or money; a dole, an alms; a stipend, a fee.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Carleton (?1558–1628), bishop of Chichester. From classical Latin sportula small basket, dole, gift, in post-classical Latin also offering to the clergy (3rd cent.) from sporta + -ula.
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