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fin⋅an⋅cier

[fin-uhn-seer, fahy-nuhn-; Brit. fi-nan-see-er]
–noun
1. a person skilled or engaged in managing large financial operations, whether public or corporate.
–verb (used with object)
2. to finance.
–verb (used without object)
3. to act as a financier.

Origin:
1610–20; < F; see finance, -ier 2
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fin·an·cier   (fĭn'ən-sîr', fə-nān'-, fī'nən-)   
n.  One who is occupied with or expert in large-scale financial affairs.

[French, from Old French, from finance, payment; see finance.]
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Main Entry: fi·nan·cier
Function: noun
1 : one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys
2 : one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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