sendee

[ sen-dee ]

noun

1. the person to whom something is sent. send. sent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sendee¹

First recorded in 1800–10; send ¹ + -ee

Example Sentences

I asked him to pray God to hold me in his sendee.

From Literature

The almost upright small ostrich feather in her hat, which had irritated Mr. Samsa during her entire sendee, swayed lightly in all directions.

From Literature

The chiefs, refusing to render personal sendee and tribute, headed a rebellion in which several Spaniards were slain.

From Project Gutenberg

Often we conveyed letters, the chain of communication of which was so complex that we knew neither sender nor sendee.

From Project Gutenberg