noun
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a person who is presented, as at court
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a person to whom something is presented
Etymology
Origin of presentee
From Anglo-French, dating back to 1490–1500; see origin at present 2, -ee
Example Sentences
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When a presentee dropped a coin in confusion, the sweltering King cracked, "Finders keepers!"
From Time Magazine Archive
It leaves to the presbytery the full power to judge whether the presentee is fit for that charge.
From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by
Another pause, the presentee hardly considering himself justified in replying to this observation.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 by Various
Patrons are described as the ‘trustees of the supreme magistrate, beautifully and devoutly appointed to submit the presentee to the presbytery.’
From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John
Mr Davidson, presentee to Stenton in 1767, and Mr Edward Johnstone, presentee to Moffat in 1743, were objected to for desecrating the Sabbath by shaving on that day.
From At the Sign of the Barber's Pole Studies In Hirsute History by Andrews, William
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