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lessee

Syllabification: (les·see)
Pronunciation: /leˈsē/
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Definition of lessee

noun

  • a person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant.

Derivatives

lesseeship

Pronunciation: /-ˌSHip/
noun

Origin:

late 15th century: from Old French lesse, past participle of lesser 'to let, leave', + -ee

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