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us·ance
\ˈyüzən(t)s\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English usaunce, from Medieval Latin usantia, from usant-, usans (present participle of usare to use) + Latin -ia -y
1. : usage 1a,1b
2. : the action of using or fact of being used : use
3.
a. obsolete : usury
< many a time … you have rated me about my monies and my usances — Shakespeare >
b. : interest
< make an investment of any spare monies as may render some usance — Lord Byron >
4. : the time allowed exclusive of grace for the payment of a bill of exchange or note as fixed by custom or by law |