cashier

Pronunciation: /kəˈʃɪə/

The English word “cashier” has 6 meanings listed here.

verb

To dismiss (someone, especially military personnel) from service.
To discard, put away.
To annul.
To work as a cashier (at a till or receiving payment).

noun

One who works at a till or receives payments.
Person in charge of the cash of a business or bank.

Etymology

From Dutch casseren, kasseren, from Old French casser (“to break (up)”). During a ceremonial cashiering of a ranking military officer, the breakup was often symbolized dramatically by literally breaking the officer’s sword.

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