allotee
|al-lo-tee|
C1
/əˈlɒti/
assigned recipient
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allotee' originates from the word 'allot,' which comes from Old French 'aloter,' meaning 'to divide by lots.'
Historical Evolution
'aloter' transformed into the Middle English word 'alloten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allot.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to divide by lots,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'assigning or distributing something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person to whom something is allotted or assigned.
The allotee of the land was responsible for its maintenance.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 05:38