n. [ F. donneur, OF. daneor, fr. donner. See Donee, and cf. Donator. ] 1. One who gives or bestows; one who confers anything gratuitously; a benefactor. Inverse of recipient. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) One who grants an estate; in later use, one who confers a power; -- the opposite of donee. Kent. [ 1913 Webster ]
Touching, the parties unto deeds and charters, we are to consider as well the donors and granters as the donees or grantees. Spelman. [ 1913 Webster ]