pawnbroker

Definition

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

Etymology

From pawn + broker.

Example Sentences

• ""We may keep it by us," replied the pawnbroker, "for months; there is no demand for such articles." "But," exclaimed she, eagerly, "I shall soon redeem it!" "So you all say," returned the man, with imperturbable coolness."