Definitions

1. noun

A moneylender, especially one who lends money at usurious rates.

“The city was known for its lombards who preyed on the poor with outrageous interest rates.”

2. noun

A vault or room in a bank where cash and other valuables are stored.

“The bank’s lombard was secure and well-guarded, protected from thieves and robbers.”

3. noun

A type of Italian Renaissance palace or fortified house, often with crenellations and towers.

“The lombard was a grand, imposing structure with a beautiful courtyard and intricate stonework.”

4. proper noun

A region in northern Italy, also known as Lombardy.

“The people of Lombard were proud of their rich history and cultural heritage.”