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pension (2)

pen·sion [ pn syáwn ] (plural pen·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small hotel: a boarding house or small inexpensive hotel in continental Europe, especially in France

2. accommodations: accommodations provided by a European pension

3. travel 
Same as  room and board


[Mid-17th century. < French (see pension1)]
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