advowee

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Noun

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advowee (plural advowees)

  1. One who has an advowson.
    • 1939, Henri Pirenne, Mohammed and Charlemagne, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, page 264:
      Moreover, the grandi endeavoured to exploit the estates of the Church by imposing themselves upon them as advowees and devouring their resources.
    • 1691, The case of Exeter College related and vindicated:
      The Custody of Voidances, Presentments, Collations, etc. as Lords and Advowees.

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