I. ca·shier (ˈ)ka|shi(ə)r, -kaa-, -kai-, -iə transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: modification of Dutch casseren, from Middle French casser to discharge, annul — more at quash
1. : to dismiss from service ; especially : to dismiss summarily, ignominiously, and formally from a military or state position
a court-martial sentenced him to two years' hard labor and ordered him cashiered — Time
2. : to discard or reject : do away with
cashier the literal express sense of the words — Robert South
Synonyms: see dismiss
II. cash·ier noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of Dutch or Middle French; Dutch kassier, from Middle French cassier, from casse merchandise box, money box — more at cash
: one that has charge of money: as
a. : one of the higher officers in a bank or trust company responsible for moneys received (as for discounts, interest, dividends) and for moneys expended (as for operating expenses, letters of credit) ; sometimes : the chief executive officer of a bank charged with the management of its property and business in the ordinary way
b. : an officer usually of the treasurer's department of a company who has responsibility for receipt, disbursement, and cash on hand
c. : a clerical worker in any business who handles and keeps records of cash transactions, receipts, and disbursements
d. : one that handles customer payments for goods or services rendered, either at the time (as one that takes money at a ticket window) or for bills previously rendered (as one that receives payments on credit accounts)