pensionary

English

Etymology

From pension +‎ -ary.

Noun

pensionary (plural pensionaries)

  1. one who receives a pension; a pensioner
  2. (historical) A leading functionary and legal adviser of the principal town corporations in the Netherlands.

Derived terms

Adjective

pensionary (not comparable)

  1. maintained by a pension; receiving a pension
  2. pertaining to a pension
    a pensionary provision for maintenance
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