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presentee

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛz(ə)nˈtiː/

Definition of presentee

noun

  • a person nominated or recommended for an office or position, especially a Church living: there were too many royal presentees for efficient records to be kept

Origin:

late 15th century: from Anglo-Norman French, literally 'presented', from the verb presenter (see present2)

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