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\ ˈrak-ˌrent 
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\rack-rented; rack-renting; rack-rents
Definition of rack-rent
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to subject to rack rent
rack rent
nounDefinition of rack rent (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : an excessive or unreasonably high rent
2 British : the highest rent that can be earned on a property
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The first known use of rack-rent was in 1621
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