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moneylender

American  
[muhn-ee-len-der] / ˈmʌn iˌlɛn dər /

noun

  1. a person or organization whose business it is to lend money at interest.

moneylender British  
/ ˈmʌnɪˌlɛndə /

noun

  1. a person who lends money at interest as a living

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Etymology

Origin of moneylender

1775–85; money + lender ( def. )

Example Sentences

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That was once the dwelling of old Isaac Nabal, known to his people as Isaac the Moneylender, but styled by the Romans Isaac the Usurer.

From Monte-Cristo's Daughter by Flagg, Edmund

"I can't bear to think that no one will weep for me when I am gone!" said the sentimental Fly, as he flew into the eye of a Moneylender.

From A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... by Jabberjee, Hurry Bungsho

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