Pawnbroker Definition & Meaning

pawnbroker
noun
  1. a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security

"Pawnbroker" in song lyrics

See how pawnbroker is used in real songs:

  • "the pawnbroker"
    AOL — AOL

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