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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
LLOYD'S
LLOYD'S Lloyd's, n.
1. An association of underwriters and others in London, for the collection and diffusion of marine intelligence, the insurance, classification, registration, and certifying of vessels, and the transaction of business of various kinds connected with shipping.
2. A part of the Royal Exchange, in London, appropriated to the use of underwriters and insurance brokers; -- called also Lloyd's Rooms.
Note: The name is derived from Lloyd's Coffee House, in Lombard Street, where there were formerly rooms for the same purpose. The name Lloyd or Lloyd's has been taken by several associations, in different parts of Europe, established for purposes similar to those of the original association. Lloyd's agents, persons employed in various parts of the world, by the association called Lloyd's, to serve its interests. -- Lloyd's list, a publication of the latest news respecting shipping matters, with lists of vessels, etc. , made under the direction of Lloyd's. Brande & C. -- Lloyd's register, a register of vessels rated according to their quality, published yearly.
New American Oxford Dictionary
Lloyd's
Lloyd's |loidz lɔɪdz | an incorporated society of insurance underwriters in London, made up of private syndicates. Founded in 1871, Lloyd's originally dealt only in marine insurance. ORIGIN named after the coffeehouse of Edward Lloyd ( fl. 1688 –1726 ), in which underwriters and merchants congregated and where Lloyd's List was started in 1734.
Lloyd's List
Lloyd's List ▶noun a daily newsletter relating to shipping, published in London.
Lloyd's Register
Lloyd's Register (in full Lloyd's Register of Shipping ) a classified list of merchant ships over a certain tonnage, published annually in London. • the corporation that produces Lloyd's Register of Shipping and lays down the specifications for ships on which it is based.
Oxford Dictionary
Lloyd's
Lloyd's |lɔɪdz | an incorporated society of insurance underwriters in London, made up of private syndicates. Founded in 1871, Lloyd's originally dealt only in marine insurance. • short for Lloyd's Register. ORIGIN named after the coffee house of Edward Lloyd ( fl. 1688 –1726 ), in which underwriters and merchants congregated and where Lloyd's List was started in 1734.
Lloyd's List
Lloyd's List ▶noun a daily newsletter relating to shipping, published in London.
Lloyd's Register
Lloyd's Register (in full Lloyd's Register of Shipping ) a classified list of merchant ships over a certain tonnage, published annually in London. • the corporation that produces Lloyd's Register of Shipping and lays down the specifications for ships on which it is based.
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