Chequebook

/ˈtʃɛkbʊk/ noun

A book containing blank checks that a person can write to pay money from their bank account; a personal banking record book.

From 'check' (a written order to a bank, from Persian 'chekk') combined with 'book'. Originated in medieval banking systems and became standard with modern banking in the 19th century.

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