Crossword Genius

The case for the receiver (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dative

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'the case' is the definition.
(the dative case in grammar)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for dative that I've seen before include "'To' case (grammar)" , "Grammatical case" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app