Langobard

American  

[lang-guh-bahrd] / ˈlæŋ gəˌbɑrd /

noun

1. Lombard.

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Langobard British  

/ ˈlæŋɡəˌbɑːd /

noun

1. a less common name for a Lombard

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Etymology

Origin of Langobard

< Latin Langobardī (plural), Latinized form of Germanic tribal name; cognate with Old English Longbeardan

Example Sentences

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

Descriptions of golden armor, magic rings, and rich treasures of the East betray everywhere the Oriental character of this Langobard legend.

From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Schoenfeld, Hermann

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 Schoenfeld, Hermann

We find a curious lack of foresight related of another Langobard queen, Hermilinda, wife of Cunipert.

From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Schoenfeld, Hermann

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 Schoenfeld, Hermann