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pensioner

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

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.

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Poor pensioner on the bounties of an hour. Edward Young

To the extent that people overpay as a result of the Libor manipulation, they should be able to get their money back. Individuals who have mortgages, pension funds who had pensioner investments - whoever was ripped off is entitled to get their money back. Peter Welch

The pensioner gets the wages of the death. Japanese Proverb

A recipient of a retirement pension is known as a pensioner or retiree. Source: Internet

A pensioner who contacted The Yorkshire Post business desk also said he had been left with "no money, no food and no information" after his pension was not paid into his Yorkshire Bank account as normal. Source: Internet

A vulnerable pensioner who went missing in Surrey has been found safe and well. Source: Internet

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