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pawnbroker

noun

  1. individual or business that offers loans to people, with items of personal property used as collateral
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English pawn English broke English -er English broker English pawnbroker From pawn + broker.

  1. 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.”