advowee
/ədˌvaʊˈiː/noun
A guardian, protector, or patron of a church or religious house; (Ecclesiastical Law ) one holding the right to present a member of the clergy to a particular benefice or living. Compare advowson. Now chiefly historical.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Bilson (?1547–1616), bishop of Winchester. From Middle French advoué, advoé, variant of avoé.