exchequer Synonyms & Antonyms
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Exchequer as a Noun
An office of revenue taxation; a treasury.
An available fund of money, especially one for a specific purpose.
A treasury.
Exchequer as a Verb
To proceed against (a person) in the Court of Exchequer.
Word Forms & Grammar
exchequer (plural exchequers)
exchequer (third-person singular simple present exchequers, present participle exchequering, simple past and past participle exchequered)
Words That Rhyme With Exchequer
Origin of Exchequer
From Middle English escheker, from Anglo-Norman escheker (“chessboard”), from Medieval Latin scaccarium. This is because the cloth on which the treasurer counted money was chequered like a chessboard.
Quick Facts About Exchequer
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɛksˈt͡ʃɛ.kɚ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | An office of revenue taxation; a treasury |
| Plural | exchequers |
| Verb forms | exchequers, exchequering, exchequered |
Exchequer Pronunciation
Exchequer is pronounced /ɛksˈt͡ʃɛ.kɚ/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (t͡ʃɛ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Exchequer
Is exchequer a noun or a verb?
Exchequer is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of exchequer?
The plural of exchequer is exchequers.
What is the past tense of exchequer?
The past tense of exchequer is exchequered. The present participle is exchequering.