English Explanatory Dictionary

pawnbroker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-pawnbroker.wav

Word forms

pawnbroker pawnbrokers

Etymology

From pawn + broker.

Derived words

pawnbrokeress
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