What does "referendary" mean?
Referendary: An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions. "Referendaries, or masters of request." Harmar.
Additional senses
- 2.Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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