en pensionadv.
As a boarder in lodgings.
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1816 P. B. Shelley Let. 17 July (1964) I. 489 I wish you to look out for a home for me and Mary and William, and the kitten, who is now en pension.
1889 Athenæum 14 Sept. 351/1 The persistence with which Mrs. Markenfeld..remains en pension in a gloomy house with such abominable company.
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