usance (n.) Old form(s): vsance , vsances
interest on a loan
MV I.iii.105[Shylock to Antonio] you have rated me / About my moneys and my usances
MV I.iii.138[Shylock to Antonio, of his offer] I would ... take no doit / Of usance for my moneys
MV I.iii.42[Shylock to himself, of Antonio] He lends out money gratis and brings down / The rate of usance here with us in Venice
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