ETYM Old Eng. tresorie, French trésorerie.
1. A depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely.
2. The funds of a government or institution or individual; SYN. exchequer.
3. The government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues.
1. Le trésor de l'État ; le gouvernement dans son aspect fiscal.
2. Les administrations qui s'occupe de la perception des impôts.
The British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy; Also called: First Lord of the Treasury.