Dictionary entry

Bank note

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Bank″ note′ (�). 1. A promissory note issued by a bank or banking company, payable to bearer on demand.

☞ In the United States popularly called a bank bill.

2. Formerly, a promissory note made by a banker, or banking company, payable to a specified person at a fixed date; a bank bill. See Bank bill, 2.

3. A promissory note payable at a bank.