pawnbroker

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/ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ (UK)

Definition of pawnbroker

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noun

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

“"We may keep it by us," replied the pawnbroker, "for months; there is no demand for such articles." "But," exclaimed she, eagerly, "I shall soon redeem it!" "So you all say," returned the man, with imperturbable coolness.”

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From pawn + broker.

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