exchequer
1 synonym for exchequer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A government department responsible for managing public revenue and finances.
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How to use exchequer
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Chancellor of the Exchequer
the public exchequer
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman escheker, "chessboard," from Medieval Latin scaccarium — so named because medieval treasurers counted money on a chequered cloth resembling a chessboard.
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What does “exchequer” mean?
The word “exchequer” means a government department responsible for managing public revenue and finances. In plain terms, the government's treasury, or more casually, one's available funds.
How do you pronounce “exchequer”?
“Exchequer” is pronounced ehks-CHEH-k (/ɛksˈt͡ʃɛ.kɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “exchequer” in a sentence?
Here is “exchequer” used in a sentence: “The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer sets the annual budget.”
What part of speech is “exchequer”?
“Exchequer” is a noun.
Where does the word “exchequer” come from?
The word “exchequer” comes from Medieval Latin. From Anglo-Norman escheker, "chessboard," from Medieval Latin scaccarium — so named because medieval treasurers counted money on a chequered cloth resembling a chessboard.
Is “exchequer” a common word?
“Exchequer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “exchequer” have?
“Exchequer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a government department responsible for managing public revenue and finances.
