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Main definitions of money-mongering in English

: money-mongering1money-mongering2

money-mongering1

Pronunciation /ˈmʌnɪˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ/

noun

derogatory, rare

  • The action or practice of dealing in money; especially moneylending.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Pragmaticus (for King Charls II). From money + mongering, after money-monger.

Main definitions of money-mongering in English

: money-mongering1money-mongering2

money-mongering2

Pronunciation /ˈmʌnɪˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ/

adjective

derogatory

  • That deals in money, especially that lends money.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Fidelicus. From money + mongering, after money-monger.