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Paymaster (noun) means an official who is responsible for paying staff or soldiers.

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An official who is responsible for paying staff or soldiers.

A person or organisation that pays someone and, in return, expects loyalty or work from them.

""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."" — Mel Holley, Network News: Rail strikes halted to allow for (2022)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from pay and master.

Rhymes for paymaster

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What is the meaning of paymaster?

"paymaster" (noun) means an official who is responsible for paying staff or soldiers.

What are the different meanings of paymaster?

"paymaster" has 2 main meanings: 1. An official who is responsible for paying staff or soldiers; 2. A person or organisation that pays someone and, in return, expects loyalty or work from them.