moneylender
|mon/ey/lend/er|
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/ˈmʌniˌlɛndər/
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/ˈmʌniˌlɛndə/
lender of money
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moneylender' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'mone' and 'lender', where 'mone' meant 'money' and 'lender' meant 'one who lends'.
Historical Evolution
'mone' and 'lender' combined in Middle English to form 'moneylender', which has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who lends money', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or organization whose business is lending money to others who pay interest.
The moneylender charged a high interest rate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 17:44