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noun
One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
An officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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History
From Latin referendarius, from Latin referendus (“to be referred”), gerundive of referre. Compare French référendaire. See refer.
