Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Referendary \Ref`er*en"da*ry\ (r?f`?r*?n"d?*r?), n. [LL.
   referendarius, fr. L. referendus to be referred, gerundive of
   referre: cf. F. r['e]f['e]rendaire. See {Refer}.]
   1. One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee.
      [Obs.] --Bacon.

   2. An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions.
      ``Referendaries, or masters of request.'' --Harmar.

   3. Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of
      procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.