bank-note

Bank" note`. 1. A promissory note issued by a bank or banking company, payable to bearer on demand. Note: In the United States popularly called a bank bill. 2. Formerly, a promissory note made by a banker, or banking company, payable to a specified person at a fixed date; a bank bill. See Bank bill, 2. [Obs.] 3. A promissory note payable at a bank.

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