subtreasury

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

/ sʌbˈtrɛʒ ə ri, ˈsʌbˌtrɛʒ- /

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noun, plural sub·treas·ur·ies.

a subordinate or branch treasury.

(formerly) any of the branch treasuries maintained by the U.S. government.

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Origin of subtreasury

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

OTHER WORDS FROM subtreasury

sub·treas·ur·er, nounsub·treas·ur·er·ship, noun

Words nearby subtreasury

subtraction, subtractive, subtractive color, subtractive process, subtrahend, subtreasury, subtropical, subtropical cyclone, subtropical high, subtropics, subtweet

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. Lavay
But, again, by the subtreasury scheme the revenue is to be collected in specie.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One|Abraham Lincoln
I have already said that the subtreasury will reduce the quantity of money in circulation.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One|Abraham Lincoln
The 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. Richardson

We'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

subtreasury

/ (sʌbˈtrɛʒərɪ) /

noun plural -uries

US a branch treasury

Derived forms of subtreasury

subtreasurer, nounsubtreasurership, noun

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