Lom·bard /ˈlɑmˌbɑrd, bɚ/
倫巴底族的人;金融業者
Lom·bard prop. a. Of or pertaining to Lombardy, or the inhabitants of Lombardy.
Lom·bard, prop. n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Lombardy.
2. A money lender or banker; -- so called because the business of banking was first carried on in London by Lombards.
3. Same as Lombard-house.
A Lombard unto this day signifying a bank for usury or pawns. --Fuller.
4. Mil. A form of cannon formerly in use.
Lombard Street, the principal street in London for banks and the offices of note brokers; hence, the money market and interest of London.
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Lombard
n : a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in
the 6th century [syn: Langobard]