subtreasury
a subordinate or branch treasury.
(formerly) any of the branch treasuries maintained by the U.S. government.
Origin of subtreasury
1Other words from subtreasury
- sub·treas·ur·er, noun
- sub·treas·ur·er·ship, noun
Words Nearby subtreasury
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How to use subtreasury in a sentence
The receipts of subsidiary counterfeit coins at the subtreasury at New York have been in recent times inconsequential.
Disputed Handwriting | Jerome B. LavayBut, again, by the subtreasury scheme the revenue is to be collected in specie.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One | Abraham LincolnI have already said that the subtreasury will reduce the quantity of money in circulation.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One | Abraham LincolnThe question of the continuance of the subtreasury system is respectfully submitted to the wisdom of Congress.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, | James D. RichardsonWe'll pool issue, and say, we'll make those Federal Oil pikers think we've gnawed a corner off the subtreasury.
The Spenders | Harry Leon Wilson
British Dictionary definitions for subtreasury
/ (sʌbˈtrɛʒərɪ) /
US a branch treasury
Derived forms of subtreasury
- subtreasurer, noun
- subtreasurership, noun
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