Etymology

lender

lend·er
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Today it means: One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans. Full definition →

Middle English lendare
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lender · noun1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromlendare
  2. English todaylender

From Middle English lendare, leendare, variants of lenner, lenere, equivalent to lend + -er.

Lender · proper noun2

  1. German · borrowed fromLender
  2. English todayLender

Borrowed from German Lender.

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