discounter

[ dis-koun-ter ]

noun

1. a person who discounts.
2. a person who operates a discount house or business.
3. Informal. a discount house.
4. discount broker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of discounter¹

First recorded in 1725–35; discount + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The discounter had fallen into the trap; he had thought that he had recognized the bankers signature.

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"A confounded bill discounter to whom our friend here has introduced me,—for his own purposes," said Phineas.

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This proved to be the identical bill-discounter to whom Losely had paid away his fortune.

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The discounter is therefore a holder in due course, and he would be able to collect on the note.

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Mr. Morgan, the bill-discounter, gave goods as well as money to his customers.

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