Definition of Shylock in English:
Shylock
proper nounˈʃʌɪlɒkˈʃaɪˌlɑk
1A Jewish moneylender in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who lends money to Antonio but demands in return a pound of Antonio's own flesh should the debt not be repaid on time.
- 1.1as noun a Shylockoffensive A moneylender who charges extremely high rates of interest.
Definition of Shylock in US English:
Shylock
proper nounˈʃaɪˌlɑkˈSHīˌläk
1A Jewish moneylender in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who lends money to Antonio but demands in return a pound of Antonio's own flesh should the debt not be repaid on time.
- 1.1as noun a Shylockoffensive A moneylender who charges extremely high rates of interest.