Usury

ū′zhū-ri, n. the taking of iniquitous or illegal interest on a loan, formerly interest of any kind on money lent.— v.i. U′sure ( Shak. ), to practise usury.— n. U′surer ( orig. , and in B. ), any money-lender for interest: one who practises usury.— adj. Usū′rio us .— adv. Usū′riously .— n. Usū′riousne . [L. usura — uti , us us , to use.]