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Etymology of the English word exchequer

the English word exchequer
derived from the Old French word eschequier
derived from the Old French word eschec
derived from the Arabic word shah
derived from the Persian word šah

Date

The earliest known usage of exchequer in English dates from the 13th century.

Derivations in English

exchequered, exchequering

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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