"Exchequer" meaning in English

See Exchequer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Capitalization of exchequer. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Exchequer
  1. (British) The government department that collects and manages revenue. Wikipedia link: Exchequer Tags: British Synonyms: Treasury Derived forms: Chancellor of the Exchequer
    Sense id: en-Exchequer-en-name-e-oRjLti Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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