overseer vs paymaster

overseer

noun
  • An officer responsible for the care of the poor, making out lists of voters and those who had not paid taxes, etc. 

  • The manager of a plantation of slaves. 

paymaster

noun
  • An official in charge of payments to employees, troops, etc. 

  • A person or body which demands loyalty or services in return for payment (especially as paid in advance). 

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