bursar
bur·sar
bursar · bursars
The treasurer of a university, college or schoolThe treasurer of a university, college or school.
UK/ˈbɜːsə/US/ˈbɝsɚ/
» The bursar accepted my tuition check.
Meaning
2 sensesThe treasurer of a university, college or school.
the treasurer at a college or university
(Scotland)A student funded by a bursary.
Examples
2 sentencesThe bursar accepted my tuition check.
For the administration of the College funds a bursar was annually appointed, whose accounts were subsequently approved and signed by the Chancellor.
Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursārius, from bursa (“purse”) (English purse).Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursārius, from bursa (“purse”) (English purse).
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