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pensioner

noun pen·sion·er \ˈpen(t)-sh(ə-)nər\

: a person who receives or lives on a pension; especially : a person who receives a government pension

Full 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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