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fisc

Syllabification: (fisc)
Pronunciation: /fisk/
Definition of fisc

noun

Roman History
  • the public treasury of Rome or the emperor’s privy purse.
  • archaic & North American a public treasury or exchequer.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, or from Latin fiscus 'rush basket, purse, treasury'

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