Definitions for receiver-general

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Receiver-General is a 16 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 854 anagrams from letters in receiver-general (-aceeeeegilnrrrv).

Definitions for receiver-general

noun

  1. a public official in charge of the government's treasury.

Origin of receiver-general

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50

Examples for receiver-general

The receiver general would then deliver to the bank an amount of registered notes equal to the amount of debenture lodged.

It is lodged in the receiver general's hands, to be disposed of by his majesty.

The receiver general was often the son of a country gentleman and had a salary of 50 pounds raised to 100 pounds with longevity.

They were to be received in payment of duties and at the office of the receiver general.

The notes were marked Secured by provincial securities deposited with the receiver general.

The structure of a noble household of an earl was as follows: The chief official was the receiver general.

The receiver general replied immediately that the delay was due to his failure to receive the necessary mandates and orders.

The receiver general had not, however, positively wasted the public revenue.

The two women often talked together; the receiver general's wife found Jeanne very simple and very ignorant.

The repayment of advances would be secured by a receiver general, appointed by and acting upon British authority.

Word Value for receiver-general
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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