Plural of donatary; people who receive donations or gifts, particularly in historical or legal contexts.
From Medieval Latin donatarius, derived from donare (to give), with the agent suffix -arius (recipient or one who receives). Used in English legal and historical records.
In medieval wills, 'donataries' were the lucky people listed by name to receive specific gifts—your name in the will was basically medieval fame!
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