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shylock

/ˈʃaɪlɒk/ proper noun · British & US
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What does shylock mean?

proper noun

A character in William Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', known for his greed and usury. In modern usage, a person who lends money at exorbitant interest rates.

Example

"The character of Shylock is a complex and nuanced portrayal of a Jewish moneylender in Elizabethan England."

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