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Definition of pawnbroking

pawnbroking

/ˈpɔːnˌbroʊ.kɪŋ/
pawn · brok · ing
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pawnbroking Lexical Profile

pawnbroking Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The business or practice of lending money at interest in exchange for personal property deposited as collateral security.

Example

"During the economic downturn, the local pawnbroking industry saw a sharp increase in customers seeking short-term loans."

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• Nearby Words

pawcatuck
pawn
pawnbroker
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pawnee
pawnshop
pawpaw

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound of 'pawn' (from Old French 'pan', meaning a pledge or piece of cloth left as security) and 'broking' (from Middle English 'brocour', an agent or middleman).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pawnbroking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pawnbroking
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