"gnome of Zürich" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gnomes of Zürich [plural]
Etymology: Popularized by Labour politician George Brown during the sterling crisis of 1964. Head templates: {{en-noun|gnomes of Zürich}} gnome of Zürich (plural gnomes of Zürich)
  1. (derogatory, humorous) A Swiss banker. Wikipedia link: George Brown, Baron George-Brown, Gnomes of Zürich Tags: derogatory, humorous Categories (topical): Banking Synonyms: gnome of Zurich

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