imprest Meaning, Definition & Usage

Im*prest" transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. im- + prest: cf. It. imprestare. See Prest, n.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Imprested; present participle & verbal noun Impresting

Definitions

1. To advance on loan. Burke.

Im"prest noun

Etymology

Cf. It. impresto, imprestito, LL. impraestitum. See Imprest, v. t., and Impress compulsion to serve.

Definitions

1. A kind of earnest money; loan; -- specifically, money advanced for some public service, as in enlistment. Burke.

   The clearing of their imprests for what little of their debts they have received. Pepys.