One who benefits from the distribution, especially out of a trust or estate.
One who benefits or receives an advantage.
One who benefits from the payout of an insurance policy.
Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.
Bestowed as a gratuity.
A person who inherits; an heir or heiress.
A proprietor or landholder in a parish.