n. [ F. usurier, LL. usurarius. See Usury, and cf. Usurarious. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. One who lends money and takes interest for it; a money lender. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 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. 25. [ 1913 Webster ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] He was wont to call me usurer. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] |