pawnbroker

English

Etymology

pawn + broker

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/

Noun

pawnbroker (plural pawnbrokers)

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

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