usance

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Ah, no, sir; never, sir, do I forget the green fairy for the great musician, sir," was the answer, evidently a set one, its polite angles worn away by daily usance.

From Melomaniacs by Huneker, James

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

The term "usance" is sometimes employed to express the period of running in foreign bills.

From The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subjects, with Commercial Forms by Anonymous

Ask usance, since 'tis Thou that sendest rains.

From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Karpeles, Gustav

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