2. A public institution for lending money to the poor at a moderate interest, upon articles deposited and pledged; -- called also {mont de pi['e]t['e]}. [1913 Webster]
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Lombard — Lom bard, prop. n. [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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lombard Street — Lombard Lom bard, prop. n. [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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Lombard Court — East out of Clement s Lane, at No. 28, to 32 Gracechurch Street (P.O. Directory). In Langbourn Ward and Bridge Ward Within. First mention: O.S. 1875. Former name : Nag s, Naggs Head Court (O. and M. 1677 O.S. 1848 51). The site seems… … Dictionary of London
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