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noun
An official in charge of payments to employees, troops, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A person or body which demands loyalty or services in return for payment (especially as paid in advance).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a person in charge of paying wages
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: payer, remunerator
History
From pay + master.
