grand pensionary

noun

The most important Dutch official during the time of the United Provinces, having a role akin to that of a modern prime minister.

Meanings

noungrand pensionary (plural grand pensionaries)

plural grand pensionaries

  1. historicalThe most important Dutch official during the time of the United Provinces, having a role akin to that of a modern prime minister.
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