"Loan as a verb is entirely standard having been in use since the 16th century, at least; carried over to this continent in the language of early settlers, it has continued in use ever since Its use is predominately American and includes literature but not the more elevated kinds of discourse. If you use loan remember that its regular use is literal; for figurative expressions, you must use lend." [Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Eglish Usage, p.610]

"Lonyng and leying out of the same for gaines in purchasing landes." [1542-3. Act 34 & 35 Hen. VIII, c. 2. sec. 1.] I've never really thought of Henry Tudor as a hillbilly, but ...

Ceci n'est pas un seing.