someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
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a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair
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loaner \loaner\ n. 1. someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters.
Syn: lender. [WordNet 1.5]
2. Something borrowed or lent. [informal] [PJC]
Queen Elizabeth II is getting a loaner from Australia for her press office.
It also has offered loaner vehicles while repairs are made.
She ordered Ford to pay Barrett $7,125, representing the repurchase cost less offset for use; $7,000 for Ford's failure to provide free use of a comparable loaner vehicle pending resolution of the appeal; and $1,750 for attorney's fees.