- One to whom gift is made - One who receives a gift - The person to whom a gift or donation is made. - Anciently, one to whom lands were given; in later use, one
to whom lands and tenements are given in tail; in modern use, one on
whom a power is conferred for execution; -- sometimes called the
appointor.
- Heir - Holding some office or valuable possession, in
subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior;
having a dependent and secondary possession. - Bestowed as a gratuity; as, beneficiary gifts. - A feudatory or vassal; hence, one who holds a benefice
and uses its proceeds. - One who receives anything as a gift; one who receives
a benefit or advantage; esp. one who receives help or income from an
educational fund or a trust estate.