lender

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.

name

/ˈlɛndɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lender.wav

lender lenders

From Middle English lendare, leendare, variants of lenner, lenere, equivalent to lend + -er.

borrowee leaser letter lender loaner

borrower donor seller

creditor debtor lend

lender of last resort microlender moneylender money lender money-lender mortgage lender multilender neither a borrower nor a lender be nonlender

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