drawee

[ draw-ee ]

nounFinance.
  1. a person on whom an order, draft, or bill of exchange is drawn.

Origin of drawee

1
First recorded in 1760–70; draw + -ee

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British Dictionary definitions for drawee

drawee

/ (drɔːˈiː) /


noun
  1. the person or organization on which a cheque or other order for payment is drawn

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