‖n. [ It. See Bank. ] A bank, especially that of Venice. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ This term is used in some parts of Europe to indicate bank money, as distinguished from the current money, when this last has become depreciated. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ It., literally, one who leaps or mounts upon a bench; saltare to leap + in in, upon + banco a bench. ] A mountebank; a quack. [ Obs. ]
Saltimbancos, quacksalvers, and charlatans. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]