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Shylock Definition & Meaning

shylock
noun
  1. someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
  2. a merciless usurer in a play by Shakespeare

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Frequently asked questions

What does shylock mean?
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest a merciless usurer in a play by Shakespeare
What part of speech is shylock?
Shylock is a noun.
How many definitions does shylock have?
Shylock has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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