Pensionary
Pensionary , adjective
1.
Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as, pensionary spies. — Donne
2.
Consisting of a pension; as, a pensionary provision for maintenance.
Pensionary , noun
[Compare French pensionnaire. Compare Pensioner.]
1.
One who receives a pension; a pensioner. — E. Hall
2.
One of the chief magistrates of towns in Holland.
Collocations (1)
Grand pensionary , the title of the prime minister, or or president of the Council, of Holland when a republic.