pawnbroker

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

   "We may keep it by us," replied the pawnbroker, "for months; there is no demand for such articles." "But," exclaimed she, eagerly, "I shall soon redeem it!" "So you all say," returned the man, with imperturbable coolness.

2. 2
   noun

   a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security

Etymology

From pawn + broker.