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by Answerbag Staff on February 3rd, 2010

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Why are bank tellers called tellers?

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  • by Wendy Rose Gould on February 3rd, 2010

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    The verb "tell" is an Old English word that stemmed from the word "tellen". This word meant to count, reckon, consider or account. Since bankers count and sort money, they became referred to as "bank tellers".

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    Online Etymology Dictionary: Tell

    Phrases.Org: Bank Teller

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  • by Rip Van Winkle on February 9th, 2010

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    Because they tell you bad news, ie, your OVERDRAWN! lol

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  • by Nightwatchdog on April 8th, 2010

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    They just can't keep a secret.

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