noun

Lombard

LOM-bahd

Lombard (noun) means a member of a Germanic people who conquered and settled northern Italy in the 6th century. Example: “The Lombards gave their name to the modern Italian region of Lombardy.”

noun

A member of a Germanic people who conquered and settled northern Italy in the 6th century.

"The Lombards gave their name to the modern Italian region of Lombardy."

A banker or moneylender — an old use of the word, from the reputation Lombard merchants had in medieval banking.

"In medieval London, wealthy lombards operated out of the street later named Lombard Street."

name

The Gallo-Italic language spoken in Lombardy and parts of southern Switzerland.

"Lombard is still spoken in some rural areas around Milan."

How to use Lombard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOriginally the name of a Germanic tribe that settled Italy; later used for bankers, since medieval Lombard merchants were famous moneylenders.

Memory tip

If you see "Lombard Street" in an old novel, it usually signals banking or finance, not the Italian region.

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Common pairings

Lombard Street Lombard banker

Word forms

more Lombard comparative, Lombards plural, Lombards plural, most Lombard superlative

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Etymology

From Old French Lombard, ultimately from Late Latin Langobardus, from Germanic elements meaning "long" + "beard" (or possibly "axe").

Origin: Late Latin

Rhymes for Lombard

bombard

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lombard” mean?

The word “Lombard” means a member of a Germanic people who conquered and settled northern Italy in the 6th century. In plain terms, originally the name of a Germanic tribe that settled Italy; later used for bankers, since medieval Lombard merchants were famous moneylenders.

How do you pronounce “Lombard”?

“Lombard” is pronounced LOM-bahd (/ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lombard” in a sentence?

Here is “Lombard” used in a sentence: “The Lombards gave their name to the modern Italian region of Lombardy.”

What part of speech is “Lombard”?

Depending on how it is used, “Lombard” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Lombard” come from?

The word “Lombard” comes from Late Latin. From Old French Lombard, ultimately from Late Latin Langobardus, from Germanic elements meaning "long" + "beard" (or possibly "axe").

How many meanings does “Lombard” have?

“Lombard” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a Germanic people who conquered and settled northern Italy in the 6th century.