loanshark

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Noun

loanshark (plural loansharks)

1. Alternative spelling of loan shark.

Verb

loanshark (loansharks, present participle loansharking; past and past participle loansharked)

1. To commit usury (to loan money at excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.

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