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RACK RENT

\ɹˈak ɹˈɛnt], \ɹˈak ɹˈɛnt], \ɹ_ˈa_k ɹ_ˈɛ_n_t]\

Definitions of RACK RENT

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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an extortionate rent

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an extortionate rent

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An annual rent stretched to the full value of the thing rented or nearly so.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Rent stretched or raised to the utmost value.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The rent of premises unduly raised, and beyond the real value.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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