Monday, October 17, 2011

ER and EE


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'EMPLOYER' is the person who employs someone; 'EMPLOYEE' is the person who is employed.
'PAYER' is the person who pays; 'PAYEE' is the person who receives the payment.

'FIANCEE' (male or female) is the person to whom one is engaged.

The 'ee' ending comes from the French language; it is similar to 'ed' in English.