'accollee' originates from French, specifically the word 'accolé,' where 'ac-' meant 'to' and 'col' meant 'neck,' referring to the act of embracing or welcoming.

'accolé' transformed into the English word 'accollee,' maintaining its sense of welcoming or embracing new members.

Initially, it meant 'to embrace or welcome,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a newly admitted member.'