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.
  4. (Mil.) A form of cannon formerly in use.
    5. Lombard Street ,
    the principal street in London for banks and the offices of note brokers; hence, the money market and interest of London.