What does exchequer mean?
Exchequer means An office of revenue taxation; a treasury..
Exchequer
/ɛksˈt͡ʃɛ.kɚ/ · noun
Meaning
An office of revenue taxation; a treasury..
Definitions by Sense
- An office of revenue taxation; a treasury.
- An available fund of money, especially one for a specific purpose.
- (transitive) To proceed against (a person) in the Court of Exchequer.
Example Sentences
"A couple, eh, my girl?" he replied, fishing deeply into both his trouser pockets. "You don't mean tanners by any chance? Well, that's the state of the exchequer." Two sixpences and a few coppers were the result of his investigation.
Synonyms for exchequer
Antonyms for exchequer
Related Words
Word Forms
- exchequers
- exchecker
- exchequering
- exchequered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for exchequer?
Common synonyms include treasury.
What is the opposite of exchequer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use exchequer in a sentence?
"A couple, eh, my girl?" he replied, fishing deeply into both his trouser pockets. "You don't mean tanners by any chance? Well, that's the state of the exchequer." Two sixpences and a few coppers were the result of his investigation.
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