n. 1. One who is resident. [ 1913 Webster ]

The residentiary, or the frequent visitor of the favored spot, . . . will discover that both have been there. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An ecclesiastic who keeps a certain residence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Inhabitant; inhabiter; dweller; sojourner. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ LL. residentiaris. ] Having residence; as, a canon residentary; a residentiary guardian. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office or condition of a residentiary. [ 1913 Webster ]