I. ə̇mˈprest transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably from Italian imprestare, from in- in- (II) (from Latin) + prestare to lend, from Latin praestare to stand before, go surety for, furnish, present — more at prest
1. archaic : to make an advance or loan of (money)
2. obsolete
a. : to make an advance of money to
b. : to draw (as money) by way of advance
II. ˈimˌp- noun
( -s )
: a loan or advance of money:
a. : pay advanced to a soldier or sailor
b. : money advanced from government funds to enable a person to discharge his duties
III. adjective
: advanced or lent especially as an imprest
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by imprest ) (II) of impress (IV)
obsolete : impressment
V. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by imprest ) (I) of impress (III)
obsolete : to impress into army or naval service