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n.
Any one of numerous species of long, slender Alcyonaria belonging to Virgularia and allied genera of the family Virgularidae. These corals are allied to the sea-pens, but have a long rodlike rhachis inclosing a slender, round or square, calcareous axis. The polyps are arranged in transverse rows or clusters along each side of the rhachis.
a.
Expressing or suggesting thoughtfulness with sadness; as, pensive numbers.
n.
The articles usually sold by stationers, as paper, pens, ink, quills, blank books, etc.
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Consisting of a pension; as, a pensionary provision for maintenance.
n.
State or quality of being pensile; pendulousness.
adv.
In a pensive manner.
imp. & p. p.
of Pension
pl.
of Pensionary
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Pension
a.
Full of thought; eagerly attentive; meditative; musing; pensive; contemplative.
n.
One in receipt of a pension; hence, figuratively, a dependent.
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Pensive.
n.
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.
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Maintained by a pension; receiving a pension; as, pensionary spies.
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One who sells paper, pens, quills, inkstands, pencils, blank books, and other articles used in writing.
v. t.
To grant a pension to; to pay a regular stipend to; in consideration of service already performed; -- sometimes followed by off; as, to pension off a servant.
n.
The state of being pensive; serious thoughtfulness; seriousness.
v. t.
To give a pension to, on account of old age or other infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension.
n.
One who receives a pension; a pensioner.
a.
Made pensive.
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