English
Treasury bill
Treasury bill comes from English Treasury ‘the US Treasury’.
- English1500–presentTreasury‘the US Treasury’
- EnglishtodayTreasury bill
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- English1500–presentTreasury‘the US Treasury’
- EnglishtodayTreasury bill
Every English word from English Treasury
Today it means
noun A government obligation, sold at a discount, maturing in one year or less, and pay no interest prior to maturity.
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Etymograph / English Treasury / Treasury bill