2. One of the chief magistrates of towns in Holland.
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{Grand pensionary}, the title of the prime minister, or or president of the Council, of Holland when a republic. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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Grand pensionary — Pensionary Pen sion*a*ry, n.; pl. {Pensionaries}. [Cf. F. pensionnaire. Cf. {Pensioner}.] 1. One who receives a pension; a pensioner. E. Hall. [1913 Webster] 2. One of the chief magistrates of towns in Holland. [1913 Webster] {Grand pensionary},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pensionary — Pen sion*a*ry, n.; pl. {Pensionaries}. [Cf. F. pensionnaire. Cf. {Pensioner}.] 1. One who receives a pension; a pensioner. E. Hall. [1913 Webster] 2. One of the chief magistrates of towns in Holland. [1913 Webster] {Grand pensionary}, the title… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dutch Republic — United Netherlands redirects here. For other uses, see United Netherlands (disambiguation). Republic of the Seven United Netherlands / Seven Provinces Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden / Zeven Provinciën Confederal Republic … Wikipedia
