Usury Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Usury

1. Fledgeby cowardly and deceitful moneylender. [Br. Lit.: Our Mutual Friend]
2. Gride, Arthur extorting moneylender. [Br. Lit.: Nicholas Nickleby]
3. Milo loaned gold for huge interest rates and sexual favors. [Gk. Lit.: The Golden Ass]
4. Nickleby, Ralph avaricious and ungentlemanly moneylender. [Br. Lit.: Nicholas Nickleby]
5. Shylock shrewd, avaricious moneylender. [Br. Lit.: Merchant of Venice]