ˈpərsər, ˈpə̄sə(r, ˈpəisə(r noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from purs purse + -er
1. archaic : a maker of purses
2.
a. archaic : an official in charge of and keeping records of disbursements and receipts : treasurer
b. obsolete : a paymaster in the British or United States Navy
c.
(1) : an official on a ship responsible for all papers and accounts and on a passenger ship also for the comfort and welfare of the passengers
(2) : a similar official on an airliner