† chevisancingn.
Obsolete. rare.
Money-lending; dealing for profit.
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chevisance1377
chevisancing1586
broking?1593
1586 J. Ferne Blazon of Gentrie 99 If such a one now, through good husbandrye, cheuisauncing, lease monging, or perhaps miserable nigardnes shall rise up to a reunew.
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