\U"su*rer\, n. [F. usurier, LL. usurarius. See {Usury},
and cf. {Usurarious}.]
1. One who lends money and takes interest for it; a money
   lender. [Obs.]
         If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor
         by thee, thou shalt not be to him as a usurer,
         neither shalt thou lay upon him usury. --Ex. xxii.
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2. One who lends money at a rate of interest beyond that
   established by law; one who exacts an exorbitant rate of
   interest for the use of money.
         He was wont to call me usurer.        --Shak.