Pensioner — Defs

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

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.
In the university of Cambridge, England, one who pays for his living in commons; -- corresponding to commoner at Oxford.