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CLEARING HOUSE

\klˈi͡əɹɪŋ hˈa͡ʊs], \klˈi‍əɹɪŋ hˈa‍ʊs], \k_l_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ h_ˈaʊ_s]\

Definitions of CLEARING HOUSE

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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An office where bankers exchange drafts and checks and adjust balances.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

A place where the operation called clearing is done.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The house where the clearing among bankers and railway companies is effected.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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