One who oppresses; one who imposes unjust burdens on
others; one who harasses others with unjust laws or unreasonable
severity.
1. Yielding lucre; gainful; profitable; making increase of money or goods; as, a lucrative business or office. The trade of merchandise being the most lucrative, may bear usury at a good rate. Bacon. 2. Greedy of gain [Obs.] Such diligence as the most part of ...
