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Meaning of SHYLOCK

Pronunciation:  'shIlâk

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a merciless usurer in a play by Shakespeare
  2. [n]  someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
 
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 Synonyms: loan shark, moneylender, usurer
 
 See Also: character, fictional character, fictitious character, lender, loaner

 

 

 

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