noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The party directed to pay the amount of a draft or cheque.
2. 2
   the person (or bank) who is expected to pay a check or draft when it is presented for payment wordnet

Etymology

From draw + -ee.

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