imprest
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɹɛst/
The English word “imprest” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- An advance of funds, especially to a government service or employee.
verb
Etymology
Prefix form of prest, perhaps after Italian imprestare, or perhaps from a misunderstanding of the phrase in prest.
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