Cambistry
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The science of exchange, weight, measures, etc. in regard to trade and commerce, especially concerning foreign currency exchange. uncountable
"On the other hand, we miss in the course such subjects as cambistry (science of exchange) , political economy, as well as some essential features of bookkeeping and accounting, the importance of which is beyond question in commercial practice."
Example
More examples"On the other hand, we miss in the course such subjects as cambistry (science of exchange) , political economy, as well as some essential features of bookkeeping and accounting, the importance of which is beyond question in commercial practice."
Etymology
By surface analysis, cambist + -ry.
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