Langobard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Langobard
< Latin Langobardī (plural), Latinized form of Germanic tribal name; cognate with Old English Longbeardan
Example Sentences
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At that time, the local Langobard lord, Toto of Campione, left his inheritance to the archbishopric of Milan, which consigned it to the Milanese abbey of Sant’Ambrogio.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2012
This heroic measure drove the assailants back, but unjustly secured to the entire Langobard nation the reputation of a bad odor.
From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Hermann Schoenfeld
Having obtained the consent of the duke and the princess, the Langobard embassy, accompanied by a host of Bavarian nobles, joyfully rode homeward.
From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Hermann Schoenfeld
After the death of Authari, Theodelinda, seeing that the reins of rulership were too heavy for her, looked for the worthiest of the Langobard princes, to whom she might offer her hand and heart.
From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Hermann Schoenfeld
Treaties of commerce were concluded with the Langobard kings, thus assuring a market for the sale of imports from the East and for the purchase of agricultural produce.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
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