pawnshop

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a shop where loans are made with personal property as security

Etymology

From pawn + shop.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pawnbroker's shop, loan office

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