noun
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An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.
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A branch office of such an institution.
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An underwriter or controller of a card game; also banque.
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A fund from deposits or contributions, to be used in transacting business; a joint stock or capital.
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The sum of money etc. which the dealer or banker has as a fund from which to draw stakes and pay losses.
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Money; profit
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In certain games, such as dominos, a fund of pieces from which the players are allowed to draw.
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A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.
example
blood bank; sperm bank; data bank
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A device used to store coins or currency.
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If you want to buy a bicycle, you need to put the money in your piggy bank.