usury
noun
1 usury
An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest.
synonym: vigorish.
Roget 806:
debt,
obligation,
liability,
indebtment†,
debit,
score.
bill;
check;
account
(credit)
805.
arrears,
deferred payment,
deficit,
default,
insolvency
etc.
(nonpayment)
808;
bad debt.
interest;
premium;
usance†,
usury;
floating debt,
floating capital.
debtor,
debitor†;
mortgagor;
defaulter
etc.
808;
borrower.
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Polish: lichewka
2 usury
The act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest.
Dutch: woeker
Polish: lichwa
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