turf accountant

noun

British

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My dad was a turf accountant, which is basically a book maker. Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turf accountant was in 1915

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“Turf accountant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turf%20accountant. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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