Exchequer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛksˈt͡ʃɛ.kɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exchequer is a noun meaning An office of revenue taxation; a treasury.
Meaning
An office of revenue taxation; a treasury.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- exchequers
- exchecker
- exchequering
- exchequered
Synonyms for exchequer
Depending on context, synonyms include treasury.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include treasury, treasurer, financial, finances, budget, finance.
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