Definitions for: Pensionary


[n] a person who works only for money
[n] the beneficiary of a pension fund



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.


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.

Synonyms: hireling, pensioner

See Also: beneficiary, donee, employee, old-age pensioner

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