in general, denotes a store or stock of money in reserve.

**Treasurer**, an officer to whom the treasure of a prince or corporation is committed, to be kept, and duly disposed of.

The lord high treasurer of Great Britain, or first commissioner of the treasury, when in commission, has under his charge and government all the king's revenue, which is kept in the exchequer. He holds his place during the king's pleasure, being instituted by the delivery of a white staff.