pawn | (noun) borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan | - |
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(noun) (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank | - |
(noun) a person used by another to gain an end | Synonyms: cat's-paw, instrument |
(noun) an article deposited as security | - |
pawnbroker | (noun) a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security | - |
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pawnshop | (noun) a shop where loans are made with personal property as security | Synonyms: loan office, pawnbroker's shop |
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