pensionary

[ pen-shuh-ner-ee ]
/ ˈpɛn ʃəˌnɛr i /

noun, plural pen·sion·ar·ies.

a pensioner.
a hireling.

adjective

of the nature of a pension.
receiving a pension.

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Origin of pensionary

From the Medieval Latin word pēnsiōnārius, dating back to 1530–40. See pension, -ary

Words nearby pensionary

Pensées, pensel, Penshurst Place, pensile, pension, pensionary, pensioneer trustee, pensioner, pension fund, pension mortgage, pension off
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British Dictionary definitions for pensionary

pensionary
/ (ˈpɛnʃənərɪ) /

adjective

constituting a pension
maintained by or receiving a pension

noun plural -aries

a person whose service can be bought; hireling
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