cashier
UK: kæˈʃɪə | US: kæˈʃɪr
n. a person responsible for handling payments and receipts in a business
vt. to dismiss someone from a position, especially with disgrace
The word "cashier" originates from the French caissier, derived from caisse (meaning "money box" or "cash"). The morpheme "cash" refers to monetary transactions, while the suffix "-ier" (from Old French -ier) denotes a person associated with an action or role. Historically, a cashier was someone who managed a cash box, later evolving to its modern sense of handling payments. The verb form (to dismiss) emerged in the 16th century, metaphorically linking the idea of "removing someone from a position" to "taking them off the payroll."
The cashier scanned my items quickly and handed me the receipt.
He was cashiered from the army after violating regulations.
She works as a cashier at the local supermarket.
The store hired a new cashier to handle the busy holiday season.
The officer faced a court-martial and was cashiered for misconduct.