pensionary

3 definitions found

pensionary - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pensionary \Pen"sion*a*ry\, n.; pl. Pensionaries. [Cf. F.
     pensionnaire. Cf. Pensioner.]
     1. One who receives a pension; a pensioner. --E. Hall.
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     2. One of the chief magistrates of towns in Holland.
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     Grand pensionary, the title of the prime minister, or or
        president of the Council, of Holland when a republic.
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  Pensionary \Pen"sion*a*ry\, a.
     1. Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as,
        pensionary spies. --Donne.
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     2. Consisting of a pension; as, a pensionary provision for
        maintenance.
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pensionary - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  pensionary
      n 1: the beneficiary of a pension fund [syn: pensioner,
           pensionary]
      2: a person who works only for money [syn: hireling,
         pensionary]