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-house — Lom bard house, Lombar house Lom bar house , [F. or D. lombard. See {Lombard}, n.] 1. A bank or a pawnbroker s shop. [1913 Webster] 2. A public institution for lending money to the poor at a moderate interest, upon articles deposited and pledged; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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