This use of the word is rare in the United States, except with
reference to money.
To lend a hand, to give assistance; to help. [Colloq.] -- To lend an
ear or one's ears, to give attention.
Lend"a*ble (-*b'l), a. Such as can be lent. Sherwood.
Lend"er (-r), n. One who lends.
The borrower is servant to the lender.
Prov. xxii. 7.
Lend"es (lnd"z), n. pl. See Lends. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Lend"ing, n. 1. The act of one who lends.