An officer of the court of chancery, appointed by act of parliament to receive all money lodged in courj:, and to place the same in the Bank of England for security. 12 Gco. I. c. 32; 1 Geo. IV. c. 35; 15 & 16 Viet. c. 87, §§ 18-22, 39. See Daniell, Ch. Pr. (4th Ed.) 1607 et seq. The office, however, has been abolished by 35 & 36 Viet. c. 44, and the duties transferred to her majesty's paymaster general.
Definition of Accountant General Or Accomptant General
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition