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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Okkering,) Ockering, Okeran, vbl. n. [Cf. north. and midl. ME. occiring (Cursor M.), okering, -yng f. okere(n v. (Ancr. R.): cf. Sw. ockra to practise usury.] The lending of money at excessive interest, usury. —1594 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 57.
For halding of justice courtis upon the inhabitantis … for ockering, transporting of forbiddin guids furtht of the realme [etc.] 1599 Crim. Trials II. 101.
Mergaret Tindall … dilatit of okeran … in taking yeirlie of tuentie markis for the annuel-rent of ilk hunder merkis of sewin hundreth merkis lent be hir
