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Term: GRANATARIUS
Definition: A granatarius is a person who is responsible for managing a granary, which is a place where grains are stored. In the past, this term was often used to refer to someone who managed the granary of a religious house.
Definition: Granatarius (gran-uh-tair-ee-uhs). [Law Latin] A person who is responsible for managing a granary, particularly one who is in charge of a religious institution's granary.
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These examples illustrate how a granatarius was responsible for managing a granary, which was an important resource for feeding people in both religious and military contexts. The granatarius had to ensure that there was enough grain stored to last through the year or a period of conflict, and they had to distribute it appropriately to those who needed it.