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v. To deliver personal property to another In pledge, or as security for a debt or sum borrowed. … [Read more...] about PAWN (VERB)

The day upon which an employee receives payment, such as every Friday, bimonthly or monthly. … [Read more...] about PAYDAY

In English ecclesiastical law. The right of presentation to a church or ecclesiastical benefice; the same with advowson, (q. v.) 2 Bl. Comm. 21. The right of appointing to office, considered as a perquisite, or personal right; not in the aspect of a public trust … [Read more...] about PATRONAGE

A person whose business is to lend money, usually In small sums, on security of personal property deposited with him or left in pawn. Little Rock v. Barton, 33 Ark. 444; Schaul v. Charlotte, 118 N. C. 733, 24 S. E. 526; Chicago v. Hulbert 118 111. 632, 8 N. E. 812, 59 Am. Rep. 400. Whoever loans money on deposit or pledges of personal property, or who purchases personal … [Read more...] about PAWNBROKER

In mercantile law. The person In whose favor a bill of exchange, promissory note, or check is made or drawn; the person to whom or to whose order a bllU note, or check is made payable. 3 Kent,. Comm. 75. … [Read more...] about PAYEE