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prefeˈree rare.
In 7 preferree.
[f. prefer + -ee.]
One who is preferred or receives preferment.
1676Needham Pacquet Adv. 49 They [the unsuccessful candidates] resolve presently, that the Preferree is a Common Enemy, and as such to fall upon him. 1977Navy News Sept. 4/3 Inevitably, there are more sea billets than preferees on the one hand while there is strong competition among the preferees for the comparatively small number of shore billets. |