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Pawnbroker

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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Examples

“"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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pawnbrokerage pawnbrokeress pawnbrokering pawnbrokery pawnbroking pawne

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