usance

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I heard that there followed hard on the jewels Two braces of stallions of striking resemblance, 20 Dappled and yellow; he granted him usance Of horses and treasures.

From Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem by Hall, Lesslie

He lends out money gratis, and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice.

From William Shakespere, of Stratford-on-Avon His Epitaph Unearthed, and the Author of the Plays run to Ground by Surtees, Scott

Ask usance, since 'tis Thou that sendest rains.

From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Karpeles, Gustav

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 Fetter, Frank Albert

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)