lloyd's register

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lloyd's register - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Lloyd's \Lloyd's\, n.
     1. An association of underwriters and others in London, for
        the collection and diffusion of marine intelligence, the
        insurance, classification, registration, and certifying of
        vessels, and the transaction of business of various kinds
        connected with shipping.
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     2. A part of the Royal Exchange, in London, appropriated to
        the use of underwriters and insurance brokers; -- called
        also Lloyd's Rooms.
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     Note: The name is derived from Lloyd's Coffee House, in
           Lombard Street, where there were formerly rooms for the
           same purpose. The name Lloyd or Lloyd's has been taken
           by several associations, in different parts of Europe,
           established for purposes similar to those of the
           original association.
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     Lloyd's agents, persons employed in various parts of the
        world, by the association called Lloyd's, to serve its
        interests.
  
     Lloyd's list, a publication of the latest news respecting
        shipping matters, with lists of vessels, etc., made under
        the direction of Lloyd's. --Brande & C.
  
     Lloyd's register, a register of vessels rated according to
        their quality, published yearly.
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