Etymology

receiver-general

Today it means: An officer who receives the public revenue; a treasurer. Full definition →

First used 15th c.Anglo-Norman receivur general
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  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromreceivur general
  2. English todayreceiver-general

From receiver + general, after Anglo-Norman receivur general.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. An officer who receives the public revenue; a treasurer.

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