receiptor

[ ri-see-ter ]

noun

1. a person who receipts.
2. Law. a person to whom attached property is delivered for safekeeping in return for a bond to produce it when the litigation ends.

receiptor

/ rɪˈsiːtə /

noun

1. a person who receipts

Word History and Origins

Origin of receiptor¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15; receipt + -or ²

Example Sentences

The effect of a seal after the receiptor's name may be explained in this connection.

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