BANK NOTE

Bank″ note′ (�). 1. 1. A promissory note issued by a bank or banking company, payable to bearer on demand.
☞ In the United States popularly called a bank bill. 2. 2. Formerly, a promissory note made by a banker, or banking company, payable to a specified person at a fixed date; a bank bill. See Bank bill, 2.
3. 3. A promissory note payable at a bank.