usury
noun[L. usura, from utor, to use.]
s as z.
usury
Formerly, interest; or a premium paid or stipulated to be paid for the use of money.
usury
In present usage, illegal interest; a premium or compensation paid or stipulated to be paid for the use of money borrowed or retained, beyond the rate of interest established by law.
usury
The practice of taking interest. Obs.