Mont de piete
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One of certain public pawnbroking establishments whichoriginated in Italy in the 15th century, the object of which was tolend money at a low rate of interest to poor people in need; --called also mount of piety. The institution has been adopted in othercountries, as in Spain and France. See Lombard-house.
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