Ben′e‐fi″ci‐a‐ry (�), a. [Cf. F. bénéficiaire, LL. beneficiarius.] 1. Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.
A feudatory or beneficiary king of England.
Bacon.
2. Bestowed as a gratuity; as, beneficiary gifts.