Definition of USURESS

usuress

Plural: usuresses

Noun

  • A female usurer.

Examples

  • That woman — that usuress — only lent me £20, but expected £50 back after just one week!

Origin / Etymology

From usure + -ess.

Synonyms

loan shark

Scrabble Score: 7

usuress: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
usuress: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
usuress: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

usuress: not valid in Words With Friends