PAWNBROKER

pawnbroker

(noun) a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

pawnbroker (plural pawnbrokers)

A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

Source: Wiktionary

Pawn"bro`ker, n.

Definition: One who makes a business of lending money on the security of personal property pledged or deposited in his keeping.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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