bill

bill
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bill [1] NOUN 1) a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services. 2) a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. 3) a programme of entertainment at a theatre or cinema. 4) N. Amer. a banknote. 5) a poster or handbill.
VERB 1) list (a person or event) in a programme. 2) (bill as) describe or proclaim as. 3) send a bill to. 4) charge (a sum of money).
bill of lading — Cf. ↑bill of lading
a clean bill of health — Cf. ↑a clean bill of health
fit the bill — Cf. ↑fit the bill
DERIVATIVES billable adjective billing noun.
ORIGIN Old French bille, probably from Latin bulla 'seal, sealed document' .
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bill [2] NOUN 1) the beak of a bird. 2) a narrow promontory: Portland Bill.
VERB (of birds, especially doves) stroke bill with bill during courtship.
bill and coo — Cf. ↑bill and coo
ORIGIN Old English.

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