stipendiary

1 of 2

noun

sti·​pen·​di·​ary stī-ˈpen-dē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce stipendiary (audio)
plural stipendiaries
: one who receives a stipend

stipendiary

2 of 2

adjective

1
: receiving or compensated by wages or salary
a stipendiary curate
2
: of or relating to a stipend

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stipendiary was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stipendiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipendiary. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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