LOMBARD

Lombard, Langobard

(noun) a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Lom"bard, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to Lombardy, or the inhabitants of Lombardy.

Lom"bard, n. Etym: [F. lombard, fr. the Longobardi or Langobardi, i. e., Longbeards, a people of Northern Germany, west of the Elbe, and afterward in Northern Italy. See Long, and Beard, and cf. Lumber.]

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.)

Definition: A form of cannon formerly in use. Prescott. Lombard Street, the principal street in London for banks and the offices of note brokers; hence, the money market and interest of London.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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