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词汇 note-shaver
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Definition of note-shaver in English:

note-shaver

noun ˈnəʊtˌʃeɪvə
US slang, historical
  • A person who discounts promissory notes at an exorbitant rate; a usurer.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Massachusetts Spy, or the Worcester Gazette. From note + shaver.

Definition of note-shaver in US English:

note-shaver

nounˈnəʊtˌʃeɪvə
US slang, historical
  • A person who discounts promissory notes at an exorbitant rate; a usurer.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Massachusetts Spy, or the Worcester Gazette. From note + shaver.

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