Langobard

[ lang-guh-bahrd ]

noun

1. Lombard ¹( def 2 ).

Langobard

/ ˈlæŋɡəˌbɑːd /

noun

1. a less common name for a Lombard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Langobard¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Langobard¹

C18: from Late Latin Langobardicus Lombard

Example Sentences

Antipathies, indeed, survived, and men even in the 10th century called each other Roman or Langobard as terms of reproach.

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The Langobard king Sighart falls in love with the beautiful wife of Nannigo, one of his men.

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This heroic measure drove the assailants back, but unjustly secured to the entire Langobard nation the reputation of a bad odor.

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

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