Purser
(noun)
A person in charge of the financial and administrative matters on a ship or aircraft.
Origin:
From middle english pursere, from old french pourser, from late latin bursarius "treasurer", from latin bursa "purse".
Examples:
- The purser was responsible for issuing tickets and handling money on the ship.
- The purser was in charge of handling all the passengers' complaints during the flight.
- The purser kept a tight grip on the ship's finances, making sure every expense was accounted for.
- The purser was the first person to be approached by passengers with any questions or concerns.
- The purser was responsible for handling all the ship's stores and supplies, making sure there was enough for the voyage.