(See quots. and pensioner, n. 3) Obsolete.

A dependant. Chiefly Scottish. Obsolete.

A person who depends on another for support, position, etc.; a retainer, attendant, subordinate, servant.

A person who receives a pension; a paid retainer. Obsolete. rare.

One who eats at another's expense; a person dependent upon another for his food; a servant.

A person who relies on someone; a dependent. Obsolete. rare.

A person dependent on another for support; esp. in phrase without encumbrance = ‘having no children’.

figurative. (a) A dependant. (b) A shelter.

One who ‘eats the bread’ of a master; a household servant.