Definition of MONEYLENDER

moneylender

Meanings

Plural: moneylenders

Noun

  • someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
  • A person who lends money and charges interest, especially one who is not part of the official financial industry.

Origin / Etymology

From money + lender.

Synonyms

lender, loan shark, moneyer, shylock, usurer

Scrabble Score: 17

moneylender is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
moneylender is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
moneylender is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

moneylender is a valid Words With Friends word