limitary UK /ˈlɪmɪtəɹi/US /ˈlɪmɪˌtɛɹi/ adjective3 •Of or pertaining to a limit or boundary.Proud limitary cherub. — 1667 •That limits or restricts.Doctrines limitary, if not subversive of the papal power. — 1855 •Confined within limits; limited in extent, authority, power, etc.For a philosopher should not see with the eyes of the poor limitary creature, calling himself a man of the world, […] — 1821