Bursar
/ˈbɜːrsər/noun
An official in charge of funds, especially at a college or university.
Did you know?The term 'bursar' comes from the Latin word 'bursa', meaning 'purse', linking it to ancient practices of money management and storage.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
bursa
“purse or bag, used for carrying money.”
Old French
Old French
borse
“purse, a bag for money.”
14th Century
Middle English
bursar
“a treasurer or steward, particularly in a university or monastery.”
Modern English
English
bursar
“an official responsible for financial matters.”