Definition for AP-POINT-EE'

AP-POINT-EE', n.

  1. A person appointed. “The commission authorizes them to make appointments, and pay the appointees.” – Circular of Mass. Representatives, 1768; also Wheaton's Reports.
  2. A foot soldier in the French army, who, for long service and bravery, receives more pay than other privates. – Encyc. Bailey.

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