referendary
Definition of referendary
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1 : an official at various imperial, papal, and royal courts charged with investigative or advisory duties —used as a title
2 : referee arbitrator
3 obsolete : one who furnishes news : reporter
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Origin and Etymology of referendary
Late Latin referendarius, from Latin referendus to be referred (gerundive of referre to refer) + -arius -ary
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Origin and Etymology of referendary
referendum + -ary
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