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referendary.

One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee.

    obsolete
  2. An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions.

    historical
  3. An officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Latin referendarius, from Latin referendus (“to be referred”), gerundive of referre. Compare French référendaire. See refer.

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