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gnome of Zürich

noun

Etymology

Popularized by Labour politician George Brown during the sterling crisis of 1964.

Definitions

  1. A Swiss banker.

    • When the pound was under attack, Mr. Brown said it was “the Gnomes of Zurich” who were out to bust it.

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