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Shylock
[ shahy-lok ]
noun
- a relentless and revengeful moneylender in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.
- a hard-hearted moneylender.
verb (used without object)
- (lowercase) to lend money at extortionate rates of interest.
Shylock
/ ˈʃaɪˌlɒk /
noun
- a heartless or demanding creditor
Shylock
- The merciless moneylender in , by William Shakespeare . He demands a pound of flesh (see also pound of flesh ) from the title character of the play after the merchant defaults on his debt.
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Other Words From
- Shy·locki·an adjective
- Shylock·y adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Shylock1
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Example Sentences
The lesson of Shylock is not profound, but its mastery saves a world of trouble.
The vengeance of Baldassare is almost preternatural; it surpasses the wrath of Achilles and the malignity of Shylock.
The week in which during all the years of many and long ages benighted people sacrificed their Christs to Shylock gods.
He had presently instructed Mr. Rogers to "pay Shylock in full," and to assure any others that he would pay them, too, in the end.
Make out an account and furnish it, Raper; we'll see how he relishes Shylock when he comes to read that.
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