grand pensionary
grand pensionary · grand pensionaries
The most important Dutch official during the time of the United Provinces, having a…The most important Dutch official during the time of the United Provinces, having a role akin to that of a modern prime minister.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)The most important Dutch official during the time of the United Provinces, having a role akin to that of a modern prime minister.
Forms
plural: grand pensionaries| Singular | grand pensionary |
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See also
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