MONT DE PIETE
\mˈɒnt də pˈa͡ɪ͡ət], \mˈɒnt də pˈaɪət], \m_ˈɒ_n_t d_ə p_ˈaɪə_t]\
Definitions of MONT DE PIETE
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- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
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One of certain public pawnbroking establishments which originated in Italy in the 15th century, the object of which was to lend money at a low rate of interest to poor people in need; -- called also mount of piety. The institution has been adopted in other countries, as in Spain and France. See Lombard-house.
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One of certain public pawnbroking establishments which originated in Italy in the 15th century, the object of which was to lend money at a low rate of interest to poor people in need; -- called also mount of piety. The institution has been adopted in other countries, as in Spain and France. See Lombard-house.
By Noah Webster.
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