imprest

noun

im·​prest ˈim-ˌprest How to pronounce imprest (audio)
: a loan or advance of money

Word History

Etymology

obsolete imprest to lend, probably from Italian imprestare

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of imprest was in 1568

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Cite this Entry

“Imprest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imprest. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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