English Explanatory Dictionary

paymaster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An official in charge of payments to employees, troops, etc.
  2. A person or body which demands loyalty or services in return for payment (especially as paid in advance).

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪmɑːstə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-paymaster.wav

Word forms

paymaster paymasters

Etymology

From pay + master.

Derived words

Paymaster-General paymastership
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