subtreasury

[ suhb-trezh-uh-ree, suhb-trezh- ]

noun

, plural sub·treas·ur·ies.

1. a subordinate or branch treasury.
2. (formerly) any of the branch treasuries maintained by the U.S. government.

subtreasury

/ sʌbˈtrɛʒərɪ /

noun

1. a branch treasury

Derived Forms

• subˈtreasurership, noun
• subˈtreasurer, noun

Other Words From

• sub·treasur·er noun
• sub·treasur·er·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of subtreasury¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; sub- + treasury

Example Sentences

The receipts of subsidiary counterfeit coins at the subtreasury at New York have been in recent times inconsequential.

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But, again, by the subtreasury scheme the revenue is to be collected in specie.

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I have already said that the subtreasury will reduce the quantity of money in circulation.

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The question of the continuance of the subtreasury system is respectfully submitted to the wisdom of Congress.

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We'll pool issue, and say, we'll make those Federal Oil pikers think we've gnawed a corner off the subtreasury.

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