U.S. [f. STAND v. + -EE.]
1. (See quot.)
1859. Bartlett, Dict. Amer. (ed. 2), 446. Standee, a standing bed-place in a steamer.
2. One who is compelled to stand.
1880. Webster, Standee, one who is obliged to stand at a place of public amusement. (Cant.) (U.S.)
1901. Pond, Eccentr. Genius, 313. Mr. Irving had told me of having been one of the standees on that occasion.
