cashier
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1ca·shier

transitive verb \ka-ˈshir, kə-\

Definition of CASHIER

1
: to dismiss from service; especially : to dismiss dishonorably

Examples of CASHIER

  1. He was cashiered from the army.
  2. <was abruptly cashiered after money was found missing from the safe>

Origin of CASHIER

Dutch casseren, from Middle French casser to discharge, annul — more at quash
First Known Use: 1592

2cash·ier

noun \(ˌ)ka-ˈshir\

Definition of CASHIER

: one that has charge of money: as
a : a high officer in a bank or trust company responsible for moneys received and expended
b : one who collects and records payments
c : an employee (as in a store) who handles monetary transactions

Origin of CASHIER

Dutch or Middle French; Dutch kassier, from Middle French cassier, from casse money box
First Known Use: 1593

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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