RECEIPTOR

Etymology

Noun

receiptor (plural receiptors)

(legal) One who receipts for property taken by the sheriff.

Anagrams

• procerite

Source: Wiktionary


Re*ceipt"or, n.

Definition: One who receipts; specifically (Law), one who receipts for property which has been taken by the sheriff.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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