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exchequer

/ˈɛksˌtʃɛkər/ noun · British & US
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What does exchequer mean?

noun

A historical term for the treasury or finance ministry of a country, especially in medieval England. A term also used to describe a table or board used for counting or calculating.

Example

"The exchequer was responsible for managing the kingdom's finances during the Middle Ages."

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