Do″nor (?), 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.
2. (Law) One who grants an estate; in later use, one who confers a power; — the opposite of donee. Kent.
Touching, the parties unto deeds and charters, we are to consider as well the donors and granters as the donees or grantees. Spelman.