[f. ACCOUNTANT: see -CY.] The art or practice of an accountant.

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1854.  Illusr. Lond. News, 22 April, 378. The practical adaptation of the decimal system to our money and accountancy.

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1872.  Miss Braddon, Rob. Ainsleigh, I. xvi. 287. His task of cleansing this Augean stable of foul accountancy.

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1879.  Standard, 7 April [Advt.]. Accountancy Pupil.—An Opening for a Young Gentleman in an Accountant’s Office.

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