Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FI-NAN-CIER
FI-NAN-CIER, n. [In France, a receiver or farmer of the public revenues.]
- An officer who receives and manages the public revenues; a treasurer.
- One who is skilled in the principles or system of public revenue; one who understands the mode of raising money by imposts, excise or taxes, and the economical management and application of public money.
- One who is intrusted with the collection and management of the revenues of a corporation.
- One skilled in banking operations.
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