: the party on which an order or bill of exchange is drawn

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drawee was circa 1734

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“Drawee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawee. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

: the party (as a bank) on which a draft is drawn compare drawer, payee
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