Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lombard
noun
/ˈlɒm.bɑːrd/
Definition
A term referring to a member of a specific group of Italian merchants or a type of banking practice associated with them.
Examples
- The Lombard merchants were influential during the Renaissance.
- He decided to invest in Lombard banking to grow his wealth.
- Many Lombard families have been involved in trade for generations.
Meaning
The term can describe an Italian merchant from Lombardy, particularly known for finance or banking during the Middle Ages. It can also refer to Lombard banking practices that included pawnbroking and lending.
Synonyms
- moneylender
- pawnbroker
- financier
