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donatary
noun
do·na·tary
\ˈdōnəˌterē, ˈdän-\
Definition of donatary
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Scots law
: the receiver of a donation; specifically : the receiver of any right bestowed by the king after its forfeiture to the crown
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Origin and Etymology of donatary
Medieval Latin donatarius, from Latin donatus (past participle of donare to present, grant) + -arius -ary
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