‖n.; pl. Sportulae [ L. ] A gift; a present; a prize; hence, an alms; a largess. [ 1913 Webster ]
To feed luxuriously, to frequent sports and theaters, to run for the sportula. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Subsisting on alms or charitable contributions. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]