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lombard, n.2 Hist.|ˈlɒmbəd|
[ad. obs. Sp. lombarda.
The word has been supposed to be a misprint for bombarda bombard. Cf. however the very common late Gr. λουµπάρδα, λουµπάρτα, app. synonymous with βουµβάρδα, µπουµπάρδα bombard.]
A military engine used in Spain in the 16th c.
1838Prescott Ferd. & Is. (1846) I. ii. 136 A wooden fortress..was constructed by the assailants, and planted with lombards and other pieces of artillery then in use [Prescott refers to Zurita Anales IV. 113/1 (1610), who has: Començo se a combatir la ciudad con diuersos trabucos y lombardas]. 1849W. Irving Columbus III. 55 He..proceeded..to finish his fortress, which was defended by lombards. 1858W. Morris Sir P. Harpdon's End Poems 101 Amid the crash of falling walls, And roar of lombards. |