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avowee

avowee is the alternative spelling of advowee.

Meaning of advowee

Noun

advowee (plural advowees)

  1. One who has an advowson.
    • Moreover, the grandi endeavoured to exploit the estates of the Church by imposing themselves upon them as advowees and devouring their resources.1939, Henri Pirenne, Mohammed and Charlemagne, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, page 264

Forms of avowee

pluralavowees

Origin of avowee

From French avoué. Compare advowee, advocate.

Questions about avowee

What is avowee the alternative spelling of?
Avowee is the alternative spelling of advowee.

Words near avowee in the dictionary

  1. avowant
  2. avowants
  3. avowed
  4. avowedly
  5. avowedness
  6. avowee
  7. avowees
  8. avower
  9. avowers
  10. avowest
  11. avoweth

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