exchequer
see also: Exchequer
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ɛksˈt͡ʃɛ.kɚ/, /ɪksˈt͡ʃɛ.kɚ/, enPR ĕks-chĕk'-ər
Noun

exchequer (plural exchequers)

  1. A treasury.
  2. An available fund of money, especially one for a specific purpose.
Verb

exchequer (exchequers, present participle exchequering; past and past participle exchequered)

  1. (transitive) To proceed against (a person) in the Court of Exchequer.

Exchequer
Proper noun
  1. (British) The government department that collects and manages revenue.



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