vouchee

[ vou-chee ]

noun

1. the person for whom someone vouches.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vouchee¹

First recorded in 1475–85; vouch + -ee

Example Sentences

This person was called the vouchee, and he, after having appeared to defend the action, takes himself out of the way.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence a man could summon no one but his grantor, and the successive vouchers came to an end when the last vouchee could not call on another from whom he had bought.

From Project Gutenberg

Judgment for the lands is given in favour of the plaintiff; and judgment to recover lands of equal value from the vouchee was given to the defendant, the tenant-in-tail.

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