| 释义 |
sti·pen·di·ary
I. \stīˈpendēˌerē\ adjective
Etymology: Latin stipendiarius, from stipendium + -arius -ary
1. : receiving or compensated by wages or salary : performing services for a stated price or compensation
< a stipendiary curate >
2. : of or relating to a stipend
II. noun
(-es)
: one who receives a stipend: as
a. Britain
(1) : a stipendiary clergyman
(2) : stipendiary magistrate
b. archaic : a mercenary soldier |