pensionary

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

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

from The 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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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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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