Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

usance

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: us-ance
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The length of time permitted for the payment of a bill of exchange.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Customary or habitual usage.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The interest paid on a borrowed sum, usury.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He lends out money gratis,and brings downe The rate of vſance here with vs in Venice."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English usaunce, from Old French usance.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: usaunce, usance

Usage

Inflected Forms

usances (plural)

Derived Forms

nonusance

Synonyms

custom usage consumption economic consumption use use of goods and services

Questions

What does usance mean?: The length of time permitted for the payment of a bill of exchange.
Where does usance come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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