n. 1. One in receipt of a pension; hence, figuratively, a dependent. [ 1913 Webster ]
The fickle pensioners of Morpheus' train. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Old pensioners . . . of Chelsea Hospital. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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