'Pensionaries' definitions:
Definition of 'Pensionaries'
From: GCIDE
- 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]