English Explanatory Dictionary

cashier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To dismiss (someone, especially military personnel) from service.
  2. To discard, put away.
  3. To annul.
noun
  1. One who works at a till or receives payments.
  2. Person in charge of the cash of a business or bank.
verb
  1. To work as a cashier (at a till or receiving payment).

Pronunciation

/kəˈʃɪə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cashier.wav /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cashier2.wav

Word forms

cashier cashiers cashiering cashiered casheer

Etymology

From Dutch casseren, kasseren, from Old French casser (“to break (up)”). During a ceremonial cashiering of a ranking military officer, the breakup was often symbolized dramatically by literally breaking the officer’s sword.

Derived words

cashierer cashierless cashierment subcashier uncashiered
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