TELLER, an officer of the exchequer, in ancient
records called tallier. There are four of these officers,
whose duty is to receive all sums due to the king, and
to give the clerk of the pells a bill to charge him
therewith. They likewise pay all money due from
the king, by warrant from the auditor of the re-
ceipt; and make weekly and yearly books both of
their receipts and payments, which they deliver to the
lord treasurer.