usance

Example Sentences

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Still, like a spreading ulcer, which leech-craft may not cure, Let your foul usance eat away the substance of the poor.

From Lays of Ancient Rome by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

I know him," the king said, "and have bought many rare articles of his handiwork, and more than once when I have needed it have had monies from him on usance.

From At Agincourt by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

Ask usance, since 'tis Thou that sendest rains.

From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Karpeles, Gustav

When the steed recovered, bold Siegfried took on a frightful usance in the fray.

From The Nibelungenlied by Shumway, Daniel Bussier

I have not wanted good words, and exceeding kind and regardful usance.

From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de