Lombard /(?)/

Lom·bard

Lombard

prop. a.
  1. Of or pertaining to Lombardy, or the inhabitants of Lombardy.

Lombard

prop. n.
  1. A native or inhabitant of Lombardy.
  2. A money lender or banker; -- so called because the business of banking was first carried on in London by Lombards.
  3. Same as Lombard-house.
    A Lombard unto this day signifying a bank for usury or pawns.
  4. A form of cannon formerly in use. (Mil.)

Phrases & Compounds
Lombard Street
the principal street in London for banks and the offices of note brokers; hence, the money market and interest of London.