Bernard

American  

[ber-nar, bur-nerd, bur-nahrd] / bɛrˈnar, ˈbɜr nərd, bɜrˈnɑrd /

noun

1. Claude 1813–78, French physiologist.

2. a first name: from Germanic words meaning “bear” and “hardy.”

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Bernard British  

/ ˈbɜːnəd /

noun

1. Claude (klod). 1813–78, French physiologist, noted for his research on the action of secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver

2. Saint , known as Bernard of Menthon and the Apostle of the Alps . 923–1008, French monk who founded hospices in the Alpine passes. Feast day: Aug 20

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Bernard Scientific  

/ bĕr-när′ /

1. French physiologist noted for his study of the chemical reactions involved in the digestive system and of the connection between the liver and the nervous system. His work laid the foundation for experimental medicine.

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Example Sentences

A short pass to Germie Bernard was stuffed, and the Hoosiers and their Heisman quarterback were given the gift of a short field.

From Los Angeles Times

The teams lined up one more time on fourth down, with Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill passing to receiver Germie Bernard.

From Los Angeles Times

Alabama receiver Germie Bernard added: “It adds an extra fuel to our fire knowing that everybody is doubting us and nobody wants to see ‘Bama win.

From Los Angeles Times

And she was handed the top job less than two years after Murray Auchincloss took over from Bernard Looney as chief executive.

From BBC

This kind of simplification reflects a theoretical concept introduced by mathematician Bernard Koopman in the 1930s.

From Science Daily