'Pensionary' definitions:

Definition of 'pensionary'

noun

The beneficiary of a pension fund [syn: pensioner, pensionary]

noun

A person who works only for money [syn: hireling, pensionary]

From: GCIDE

Pensionary \Pen"sion*a*ry\, a.
1. Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as, pensionary spies. --Donne. [1913 Webster]
2. Consisting of a pension; as, a pensionary provision for maintenance. [1913 Webster]

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]