Creditor


[kred-i-ter] /ˈkrɛd ɪ tər/

noun
1.
a person or firm to whom money is due (opposed to ).
2.
a person or firm that gives in business transactions.
3.
Bookkeeping. (def 12b, c).
/ˈkrɛdɪtə/
noun
1.
a person or commercial enterprise to whom money is owed Compare debtor
n.

mid-15c., from Anglo-French creditour, Old French creditour (early 14c.), from Latin creditor “truster, lender,” from creditus, past participle of credere (see credo).

One to whom a debt is owed.

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