usury in Greek
usury in Greek is τοκογλυφία — usury means the practice of lending money at an unfairly high, often illegal, rate of interest.
usury in Greek
τοκογλυφία
Pronounced: tokoglyfia
What does "usury" mean?
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noun The practice of lending money at an unfairly high, often illegal, rate of interest.
"Medieval laws in some countries banned usury outright."
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usury in a sentence
- Medieval laws in some countries banned usury outright.
- Loan sharks are essentially practicing usury.
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What is "usury" in Greek?
"usury" in Greek is τοκογλυφία. usury means: The practice of lending money at an unfairly high, often illegal, rate of interest.
How do you pronounce τοκογλυφία?
"usury" in Greek is τοκογλυφία, pronounced "tokoglyfia".
How do you use "usury" in a sentence?
Example: "Medieval laws in some countries banned usury outright." In Greek, "usury" is τοκογλυφία.
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