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Lombard

Definition:

Lombard can refer to various meanings based on its context. It can be a noun, adjective, or proper noun, and can have several senses and usages.

Noun:

1. A Lombard is a member of a Germanic people who ruled over a kingdom in Italy from the 6th to the 8th century.

Example sentence: The Lombards played a crucial role in shaping the history of Italy.

2. A lombard is a pawnbroker or moneylender operating in Lombard Street, London.

Example sentence: The struggling artist decided to approach the lombard for a small loan.

Adjective:

1. Describing something relating to Lombardy, a region in northern Italy.

Example sentence: She loved the lombard cuisine, especially the delicious risotto.

2. Referring to something characteristic of the Lombards, a medieval Germanic people.

Example sentence: The museum displayed various lombard artifacts from the ancient kingdom.

3. Expressing the architectural style prevalent in Lombardy, featuring galleries or arcades on the ground floor of buildings.

Example sentence: The lombard architecture of the cathedral impressed visitors with its elegant arcades.

Proper Noun:

1. Lombard can also be used as a proper noun referring to people with Lombard as their surname or as a given name.

Example sentence: Mr. Lombard won the prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to the field of science.

• Books on Lombard history
• Lombardy travel guides
• Lombard architectural books