Canadian English Meaning of exchequer

exchequer

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Definitions and Meaning of exchequer in English

Wordnet

exchequer (n)

the funds of a government or institution or individual

Webster

exchequer (n.)

One of the superior courts of law; -- so called from a checkered cloth, which covers, or formerly covered, the table.

The department of state having charge of the collection and management of the royal revenue. [Eng.] Hence, the treasury; and, colloquially, pecuniary possessions in general; as, the company's exchequer is low.

Webster

exchequer (v. t.)

To institute a process against (any one) in the Court of Exchequer.

FAQs About the word exchequer

exchequer

the funds of a government or institution or individualOne of the superior courts of law; -- so called from a checkered cloth, which covers, or formerly covered,

finances,Fund,pocket,resources,assets,cash,coffers,Currency,financing,wealth

debts,liabilities,indebtedness

excheator => escheator, excheat => escheat, exchanging => swapping, exchanger => exchanger, exchanged => exchanged,