Ap-point-ee', n.

n. [Fr. appointé, p. p. of appointer. See supra.]

1. A person appointed. “The commission authorizes them to make appointments, and pay the appointees.” Circular of Mass. Representatives, 1768.
2. A foot-soldier, who, for long or special service and bravery, receives more pay than other privates.
3. (Law.) A person in whose favor a power of appointment is executed. Kent. Wharton.