consol

(känsäl′, kən säl)

noun

consols

See consol in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Chiefly British
A government bond in Great Britain, originally issued in 1751, that pays perpetual interest and has no date of maturity. Often used in the plural. Also called bank annuity.

Origin:

Origin: Short for Consolidated Annuity

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