'alimonied' originates from the noun 'alimony', which comes from the Latin word 'alimonia', meaning 'nourishment' or 'sustenance'.

'alimonia' transformed into the Old French word 'alimoni', and eventually became the modern English word 'alimony'.

Initially, it meant 'nourishment or sustenance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'financial support given to a spouse after separation or divorce'.