usee

noun

us·​ee

¦yü¦zē

plural -s

: one to or for whose use a thing is done or given

especially : one for whose benefit a suit is brought : use plaintiff

Word History

Etymology

use entry 2 + -ee

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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