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usance


us·ance

noun \ˈyü-zən(t)s\

Definition of USANCE

1
: usage 1a
3
a obsolete : usury b : interest
4
: the time allowed by custom for payment of a bill of exchange in foreign commerce

First Known Use of USANCE

14th century

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