Meanings
nounadvowee (plural advowees)
plural advowees
- One who has an advowson.
The Custody of Voidances, Presentments, Collations, etc. as Lords and Advowees.
1691, The case of Exeter College related and vindicated1 more example
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
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