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Meaning Of Mont de piete
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.