Advertisement
Advertisement
cambist
[ kam-bist ]
noun
- a dealer in bills of exchange.
- an expert in foreign exchange.
- a manual giving the moneys, weights, and measures of different countries, with their equivalents.
cambist
/ ˈkæmbɪst /
noun
- a dealer or expert in foreign exchange
- a manual of currency exchange rates and similar equivalents of weights and measures
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈcambistry, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- cambist·ry noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of cambist1
C19: from French cambiste, from Italian cambista, from cambio (money) exchange
Discover More
Example Sentences
Cambist, kam′bist, n. one skilled in the science of exchange.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse