a foot soldier in the French army before the revolution, &c., who for long service and bravery received pay above private sentinels. They were suppressed in France, except in the regiment of French Apprehension guards, where forty appointees were retained to each company of 150 men.

Till the year 1670, they had also captains and lieutenants under the appellation of appointee, who, without residing in the regiment, received their pay.

in Heraldry, the same as aquifex: Thus we say, a cross appointee, to signify that with two angles at the end cut off, so as to terminate in points.