receiver general
noun
plural receivers general
: a public officer in charge of the treasury (as of Massachusetts)
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of receiver general was
in the 15th century
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“Receiver general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receiver%20general. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.
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