Pen"sion*a*ry (?), a.

1.

Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as, pensionary spies.

Donne.

2.

Consisting of a pension; as, a pensionary provision for maintenance.

 

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Pen"sion*a*ry (?), n.; pl. Pensionaries (#). [Cf. F. pensionnaire. Cf. Pensioner.]

1.

One who receives a pension; a pensioner.

E. Hall.

2.

One of the chief magistrates of towns in Holland.

Grand pensionary, the title of the prime minister, or or president of the Council, of Holland when a republic.

 

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