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rack-rent

verb \ ˈrak-ˌrent \

Definition of rack-rent

rack-rented; rack-renting; rack-rents
transitive verb
: to subject to rack rent

First Known Use of rack-rent

1621

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rack rent

noun

Definition of rack rent

1 : an excessive or unreasonably high rent
2 British : the highest rent that can be earned on a property

Origin and Etymology of rack rent

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