- 1. n. One in receipt of a pension; hence, figuratively, a dependent. Source: opted
- 2. n. One of an honorable band of gentlemen who attend the sovereign of England on state occasions, and receive an annual pension, or allowance, of £150 and two horses. Source: opted
- 3. n. In the university of Cambridge, England, one who pays for his living in commons; -- corresponding to commoner at Oxford. Source: opted
- 4. n. the beneficiary of a pension fund Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. One in receipt of a pension; hence, figuratively, a dependent. The fickle pensioners of Morpheus' train. Milton. Old pensioners . . . of Chelsea Hospital. Macaulay. 2. One of an honorable band of gentlemen who attend the sovereign of England on state occasions, and receive an annual pension, or allowance, of £150 and two horses. 3. Etym: [Cf. F. pensionnaire one who pays for his board. Cf. Pensionary, n.] In the university of Cambridge, England, one who pays for his living in commons; -- corresponding to commoner at Oxford. Ld. Lytton. Source: webster
- 6. In the university of Cambridge, England, one who pays for hisliving in commons; -- corresponding to commoner at Oxford. Ld.Lytton. Source: adambom
- 7. n:100 n. the beneficiary of a pension fund Source: ecdict
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