Associations to the word «Usurer»

Wiktionary

USURER, noun. A person who loans money to others and charges interest, particularly at an illegal, exorbitant, or unfair rate.
USURER, noun. (rare) Specifically, a male usurer.

Dictionary definition

USURER, noun. Someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.