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pensioner

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. pensioner (noun)
  2. gentleman-pensioner (noun)
  3. hidden pensioner (noun)

pen·sion·er

noun \ˈpen(t)-sh(ə-)nər\

Definition of PENSIONER

1
: a person who receives or lives on a pension
2
obsolete a : gentleman-at-arms b : retainer c : mercenary, hireling
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First Known Use of PENSIONER

15th century

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