Voucher
/ˈvaʊ.tʃər/noun
A document or code that can be exchanged for goods, services, or a discount.
Did you know?“Voucher” comes from the same legal root as “vouch,” originally tied to giving testimony or guarantee in court, so the modern coupon still carries the ghost of an oath.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vocāre
“to call, summon”
Old French
Old French
voucher / vocher
“to summon, call upon, testify”
Middle English
English
vouchen
“to call as witness; to guarantee or affirm”
15th-17th Century
English
voucher
“a witness or proof; one who guarantees a statement”
19th Century
English
voucher
“a written document that serves as evidence or authorization”
Modern English
English
voucher
“a document, code, or ticket redeemable for value”