Paymaster
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪmɑːstə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paymaster is a noun meaning An official in charge of payments to employees, troops, etc.
Meaning
An official in charge of payments to employees, troops, etc.
More Meanings
- A person or body which demands loyalty or services in return for payment (especially as paid in advance).
Example Sentences
"This would have been completely avoidable if the RDG and their paymasters at the DfT, and Transport Secretary Mark Harper, had invited us to talks sooner."
Word Forms
- paymasters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include treasurer, commissioner, payer, payor, bursar, paymastership.
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