First Known Use: circa 1523
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1voucher
noun vouch·er \ˈvau̇-chər\
Definition of VOUCHER
1
: an act of vouching
2
a : a piece of supporting evidence : proof b : a documentary record of a business transaction c : a written affidavit or authorization : certificate d : a form or check indicating a credit against future purchases or expenditures
3
: a coupon issued by government to a parent or guardian to be used to fund a child's education in either a public or private school
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Origin of VOUCHER
Anglo-French, summons to guarantee a title, from voucher, verb
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2voucher
verb
Definition of VOUCHER
transitive verb
1
: to establish the authenticity of
2
: to prepare a voucher for
First Known Use of VOUCHER
1609
3voucher
noun
Definition of VOUCHER
archaic : one that guarantees : surety
Origin of VOUCHER
1vouch + 2-er
First Known Use: 1612
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