usance
Example Sentences
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Equally good house usance would cost more in nearly all towns, and much more in larger cities.
From Modern Economic Problems Economics Volume II by Frank Albert Fetter
When the steed recovered, bold Siegfried took on a frightful usance in the fray.
From The Nibelungenlied by Daniel Bussier Shumway
They wanted me, forsooth, To lend you, at the lawful rate of usance, For the state's needs.
From The Universal Reciter 81 Choice Pieces of Rare Poetical Gems by Various
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 G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
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 Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
