financier

English

/f(a)ɪˈnænsɪə/, /f(a)ɪnænˈsɪəɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who, as a profession, profits from large financial transactions.
  • A company that does the same.
  • One charged with the administration of finance; an officer who administers the public revenue; a treasurer.
  • A light, spongy teacake, usually based on almond flour or flavoring.
  • A traditional French (Ragoût a la Financière) or Piemontese (Finanziera alla piemontese) rich sauce or ragout, made with coxcomb, wattles, cock's testicles, chicken livers and a variety of other ingredients.

Etymology

Borrowed from French financier.

Origin

French

financier

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