(Formerly) †a redeemable receipt given by the Bank of England for money deposited by a subscriber or contributor on its formation (obsolete); (now) a written or printed receipt given by a bank for money deposited.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in London Post.
Definition of bank receipt in US English:
bank receipt
noun
(Formerly) †a redeemable receipt given by the Bank of England for money deposited by a subscriber or contributor on its formation (obsolete); (now) a written or printed receipt given by a bank for money deposited.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in London Post.