noun. One that lends money at interest in exchange for personal property deposited as security.

noun. One who is licensed to lend money on pledge or the deposit of goods at a legally fixed rate of interest.

noun. One who makes a business of lending money on the security of personal property pledged or deposited in his keeping.

noun. A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

noun. a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security

"The first, whether from a friend or from a pawnbroker, is extremely distasteful; the second provides, for some people, a certain masochistic kick; the third is definitely enjoyable, but can seldom be done in a hurry."

pawnbroker's balls  

lender  loaner  pledgee  

bencher  bookseller  bootmaker  clothier  draper  

Realtor  Shylock  bank  banker  bill broker