Annuary

/ˈænjueri/ noun

Definition

A person supported by an annuity; one who receives annual payments or income.

Etymology

From annuity (from Old French annueté, Latin annualis 'yearly') + -ary (suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'person connected with'). Archaic term for an annuitant.

Kelly Says

This word is so old that it's been completely replaced by 'annuitant' in modern English, showing how languages constantly retire old words in favor of newer synonyms—'annuary' is now a ghost word.

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