† lumber-house Obs.
= lumber n.2 1.
| 1677 A. Yarranton Eng. Improv. 7 A lumber-house, whereby all poor people may have Moneys lent upon Goods at very easie Interest. 1720 Lond. Gaz. No. 5859/9 Subscriptions for erecting Lumber-Houses, Loan-Offices, &c. 1723 Ibid. No. 6164/1 Lumber-Houses or Banks for lending Money on Pledges. |