GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Pensionary , a.
   Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as, pensionary spies.
   Donne.
   
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   Consisting of a pension; as, a pensionary provision for maintenance.
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   Pensionary , n.; pl. Pensionaries . [Cf. F. pensionnaire.  Cf. Pensioner.]
   One who receives a pension; a pensioner.
   E. Hall.
   
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   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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