fisc

[ fisk ]

noun
  1. a royal or state treasury; exchequer.

Origin of fisc

1
1590–1600; <Middle French <Latin fiscus treasury, moneybag, literally, basket, bag

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fisc

/ (fɪsk) /


noun
  1. rare a state or royal treasury

Origin of fisc

1
C16: from Latin fiscus treasury, originally money-bag

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