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cashier2

Pronunciation: /kaˈʃɪə, kə-/

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Definition of cashier

verb

[with object]

dismiss (someone) from the armed forces in disgrace because of a serious misdemeanour: he was found guilty and cashiered
informal suspend or dismiss from an office or position:the team owner had been cashiered for consorting with a gambler

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'dismiss or disband troops'): from Flemish kasseren 'disband (troops)' or 'revoke (a will)', from French casser 'revoke, dismiss', from Latin quassare (see quash)