'Pensionaries' definitions:

Definition of 'Pensionaries'

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  • Pensionary \Pen"sion*a*ry\, n.; pl. Pensionaries. [Cf. F. pensionnaire. Cf. Pensioner.]
  • 1. One who receives a pension; a pensioner. --E. Hall. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. One of the chief magistrates of towns in Holland. [1913 Webster]
  • Grand pensionary, the title of the prime minister, or or president of the Council, of Holland when a republic. [1913 Webster]

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