First Known Use: 1592
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verb ca·shier \ka-ˈshir, kə-\
: to remove (a person) from a position for doing something wrong
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transitive verb
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: to dismiss from service; especially : to dismiss dishonorably
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Origin of CASHIER
Dutch casseren, from Middle French casser to discharge, annul — more at quash
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noun cash·ier \(ˌ)ka-ˈshir\
: a person whose job is to take in or give out money in a store, bank, etc.
Full Definition of CASHIER
: one that has charge of money: as a : a high officer in a bank or trust company responsible for moneys received and expended b : one who collects and records payments c : an employee (as in a store) who handles monetary transactions
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Origin of CASHIER
Dutch or Middle French; Dutch kassier, from Middle French cassier, from casse money box
First Known Use: 1593
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cashier
noun cash·ier \ka-ˈshir\
Definition of CASHIER for Kids
: a person who is responsible for giving out or taking in money (as in a bank or store)
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