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loaner

[loh-ner] /ˈloʊ nər/

Word Origin

noun

1.

a person or thing that loans.

2.

something, as an automobile or appliance, that is lent especially to replace an item being serviced or repaired.

Origin of loaner

1880-1885

1880-85; loan¹ + -er¹

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Word Origin and History for loaner

n.

1884, "one who lends," agent noun from loan (v.). Meaning "a thing loaned" especially in place of one being repaired, is from 1926.

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