n. (Law) One to whom anything is legally abandoned. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OF. doné, F. donné, p. p. See the preceding word. ] 1. The person to whom a gift or donation is made. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]