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Pensionary

Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as, pensionary spies.

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Beneficiary 76% connected

Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary p…

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Donee 76% connected

The person to whom a gift or donation is made.

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Employee 76% connected

One employed by another.

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Pension 74% connected

A payment; a tribute; something paid or given.

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Pension 74% connected

A payment; a tribute; something paid or given.

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Hireling 92% connected

One who is hired, or who serves for wages; esp., one whose motive and interest in serving another are wholly gainful; a mercenary.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pensioner 92% connected

One in receipt of a pension; hence, figuratively, a dependent.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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