pawner

noun

pawn·​er ˈpȯnə(r) How to pronounce pawner (audio)
ˈpän-
variants or pawnor
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(ˈ)⸗¦nȯ(ə)r
-ȯ(ə)
plural -s
: one who pawns or pledges something as security

Word History

Etymology

pawn entry 1 + -er or -or

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“Pawner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pawner. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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