prop. n. the British system of withholding tax. [ Acronym ]
n. The person to whom money is to be, or has been, paid; the person named in a bill or note, to whom, or to whose order, the amount is promised or directed to be paid. See
n. & a. Pagan. [ F. ] [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who pays; specifically, the person by whom a bill or note has been, or should be, paid. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who pays rates or taxes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who is assessed and pays a tax. [ 1913 Webster ]