drawee

noun

draw·ee drȯ-ˈē

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

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circa 1734, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drawee was circa 1734

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drawee

noun

draw·ee drȯ-ˈē

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

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