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[cimorene]

why do they call that drawer that you keep money in (at the cash register) a "till"?

eta etymology. linked by elfiepike. Properly, a drawer, from OE. tillen to draw.

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[elfiepike.livejournal.com]

it seems to specifically mean a drawer for money. check it out (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=till).

[kmazzy.livejournal.com]

we call the whole thing a till!

[cimness.livejournal.com]

when we switch registers they say 'please pull your till'--referring to just the removable compartmentalized part for $$.