'Stipendiary' definitions:

Definition of 'stipendiary'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Pertaining to or of the nature of a stipend or allowance; "stipendiary funds"
adjective
Receiving or eligible for compensation; "salaried workers"; "a stipendiary magistrate" [syn: compensated, remunerated, salaried, stipendiary]
adjective
For which money is paid; "a paying job"; "remunerative work"; "salaried employment"; "stipendiary services" [syn: compensable, paying(a), remunerative, salaried, stipendiary]
noun
(United Kingdom) a paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases [syn: stipendiary, stipendiary magistrate]

Definition of 'Stipendiary'

From: GCIDE
  • Stipendiary \Sti*pen"di*a*ry\, n.; pl. Stipendiaries. One who receives a stipend. [1913 Webster]
  • If thou art become A tyrant's vile stipendiary. --Glover. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Stipendiary'

From: GCIDE
  • Stipendiary \Sti*pen"di*a*ry\, a. [L. stipendiarius: cf. F. stipendiaire.] Receiving wages, or salary; performing services for a stated price or compensation. [1913 Webster]
  • His great stipendiary prelates came with troops of evil-appointed horseman not half full. --Knolles. [1913 Webster]

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