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One of certain public pawnbroking establishments which originated in Italy in the 15th century, the object of which was to lend money at a low rate of interest to poor people in need; -- called also mount of piety. The institution has been adopted in other countries, as in Spain and France. See Lombard-house.
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A pawnbroker.
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Clustered, parallel, and upright, as the branches of the Lombardy poplar; pointed.
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Same as Lombard-house.
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Alt. of Lombar-house
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A public institution for lending money to the poor at a moderate interest, upon articles deposited and pledged; -- called also mont de piete.
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One who read lectures, or commented, on the Sentences of Peter Lombard, Bishop of Paris (1159-1160), a school divine.
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A form of cannon formerly in use.
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Of or pertaining to Lombardy of the Lombards.
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A native or inhabitant of Lombardy.
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A bank or a pawnbroker's shop.
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Of or pertaining to Lombardy, or the inhabitants of Lombardy.
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A money lender or banker; -- so called because the business of banking was first carried on in London by Lombards.
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