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View synonyms for usance
usance
[ yoo-zuhns ]
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of usance1
C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin ūsantia, from ūsāre to use
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Example Sentences
He lends out money gratis, and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice.
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The term "usance" is sometimes employed to express the period of running in foreign bills.
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The plea of long usance would avail him little; another fine would be imposed.
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In foreign bills, the term usance is sometimes employed to express the period of running in foreign bills.
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He knew that a debt to folly bears no grace, and was ready with his principal and usance.
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