One who lends something to a hermit, say (6)
I believe the answer is:
loaner
'one who lends something' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.
'hermit say' is the wordplay.
'hermit' becomes 'loner' (I've seen this in another clue).
'say' shows a homophone (sound like).
'loner' sounds like 'LOANER'.
'to a' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for loaner that I've seen before include "sort of banker?" , "public library, say?" , "One providing cash" .)