Lĕnd, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. LENT; p. pr. & vb. n. LEND-ING.] [O. Eng. leenen, lende, A-S. lænan, lihan, O. Sax. lihan, Goth. leihvan, D. leenen, O. Fries. lena, Dan. laane, leje, Sw. låna, leja, Icel. lána, leigja, lia, O. H. Ger. lêhanôn, lihan, M. H. Ger. lêhenen, lêhen, lihen, N. H. Ger. lehnen, leihen.]
Sense 1. To grant to another for temporary use; to furnish on condition of receiving the same again, or an equivalent in kind; to loan; as, to lend a book, or a sum of money.
Sense 2. To afford; to grant or furnish in general; as, to lend assistance; to lend an ear to a discourse; to lend one's name or influence.
Cato, lend me for a while thy patience. Addison.
Sense 3. To let for hire or compensation; as, to lend a horse or gig.
☞ This use of the word is rare in the United States, except with reference to money.