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gnomes of Zürich

gnomes of Zürich is the plural of gnome of Zürich.

Meaning of gnome of Zürich

Noun

gnome of Zürich (plural gnomes of Zürich)

  1. (derogatory, humorous) A Swiss banker.
    • When the pound was under attack, Mr. Brown said it was “the Gnomes of Zurich” who were out to bust it.1968 June 24, Adam Smith, “My Friend the Gnome of Zurich Says Don't Look Over Your Shoulder, A Major Money Crisis Is Gaining on You”, in New York Magazine, volume 1, number 12, page 17

Questions about gnomes of Zürich

What is gnomes of Zürich the plural of?
Gnomes of Zürich is the plural of gnome of Zürich.

Words near gnomes of Zürich in the dictionary

  1. gnomenappings
  2. gnomeries
  3. gnomery
  4. gnomes
  5. gnomes of Zurich
  6. gnomes of Zürich
  7. gnomesayin
  8. gnomess
  9. gnomesses
  10. Gnometown
  11. gnomette

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