shave
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An exorbitant discount on a note.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
yea, tis knowable that the paper money of some of them would not pass, comparatively speaking, much, if any, beyond the smoke of the chimney from whence 'twas issued and circulated before you, or those who had it would have to take a broker's shave on it , at the rate of from a ¼, to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A premium paid for an extension of the time of delivery or payment, or for the right to vary a stock contract in any particular.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shave” mean?
An exorbitant discount on a note.
Is “shave” formal or informal?
shave is generally dated, slang.