Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A matter or affair involving the relationship of debtor and creditor; something in which money is concerned.
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Examples
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Pleasant they had not been; but could the arranging and clinching of a complicated money-matter ever be pleasant?
Australia Felix 2003
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'Emily,' he began, still with a remnant of artificial pleasantry, though his voice was not entirely under control, 'I want to explain that money-matter to you.
A Life's Morning George Gissing 1880
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"A money-matter!" repeated Hippus, with tender approbation of his associate.
Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Gustav Freytag 1855
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"It is a money-matter," said Veitel, shrugging his shoulders.
Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Gustav Freytag 1855
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Observe, The first contention in the Christian church was about a money-matter; but it is a pity that the little things of this world should be makebates among those that profess to be taken up with the great things of another world.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721
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