acct.

American  

abbreviation

1. account.

2. accountant.

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Example Sentences

Mr. Wrenn regretfully exchanged ten dollars for a card informing Trubiggs, Atlantic Avenue, Boston, that Mr. "Ren" was to be "ship 1st poss. catel boat right away and charge my acct. fee paid Baraieff."

From Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man by Lewis, Sinclair

So on acct. of my name being Jack it fits in pretty good.

From The Real Dope by Lardner, Ring

Invoice of the following pipes of Wine laden for my acct. and risque to the Island of Curacao upon the Dutch Snow called the Princess of Orange, Cap.

From Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents by Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin)

Sir,—Please pay unto Mr. Ebenezer Eaton the sum of Five pounds one shilling & four pence Lawfull money, half cash & half Goods, and place the same to the acct. of, Yr.

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)

Lee says he would of thought I would of enlisted in the navy on acct. of being such a good sailor.

From The Real Dope by Lardner, Ring