banker

English

/ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/, /ˈbæŋkɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who conducts the business of banking; one who, individually, or as a member of a company, keeps an establishment for the deposit or loan of money, or for traffic in money, bills of exchange, etc.
  • (obsolete) A money changer.
  • The dealer, or one who keeps the bank in a gambling house.
  • The stone bench on which a mason cuts or squares his work.

Etymology

Suffix from English bank (an incline hill) derived from French banquier (banker).

Origin

French

banquier

Gloss

banker

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