Etymology of the English word usury
the English word
usuryderived from the Medieval Latin word
usuriaderived from the Latin word
usura (interest; use)
derived from the Latin word
usus (use, enjoyment; experience)
derived from the Latin word
uti (use, make use of, enjoy)
Date
The earliest known usage of usury in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
usuriousUsage
Word found in Modern English
