due bill

noun

1. a brief written acknowledgment of indebtedness, not payable to order.

due bill

noun

1. a document acknowledging indebtedness, exchangeable for goods or services

Word History and Origins

Origin of due bill¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

He spoke so firmly that I was persuaded to make him a little loan, taking his due-bill for it, which he always insisted on giving.

From Project Gutenberg

He would give his due-bill, and would certainly remit to me at San Francisco, but really couldn't tell exactly when!

From Project Gutenberg

Due Bill—A written acknowledgment of an amount due; of the same effect as a demand note.

From Project Gutenberg

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