n. [ LL. referendarius, fr. L. referendus to be referred, gerundive of referre: cf. F. référendaire. See Refer. ] 1. One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions. “Referendaries, or masters of request.” Harmar. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees. [ 1913 Webster ]