Main Entry:

ex·che·quer

Pronunciation:

\ˈeks-ˌche-kər, iks-ˈ\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English escheker, from Anglo-French, chessboard, counting table, exchequer — more at checker

Date:

14th century

1capitalized : a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes2capitalized : a former superior court having jurisdiction in England and Wales primarily over revenue matters and now merged with King's Bench3often capitalized a: the department or office of state in Great Britain and Northern Ireland charged with the receipt and care of the national revenue b: the national banking account of this realm4: treasury ; especially : a national or royal treasury5: pecuniary resources : funds