name
Meaning 1
A female given name.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
bailee
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noun
Meaning 2
One who holds bailed property; one who takes possession of the property of another (called a bailor) in order to keep that property safe for the other.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
Meaning 3
A person who is granted bail.
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noun
Meaning 4
the agent to whom property involved in a bailment is delivered
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: agent
History
Etymology
Variant of Bailey.
From bail + -ee.