Bernard

[ ber-nar for 1; bur-nerd, bur-nahrd for 2 ]

/ bɛrˈnar for 1; ˈbɜr nərd, bɜrˈnɑrd for 2 /

noun

Claude

[klohd] /kloʊd/, 1813–78, French physiologist.

a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “bear” and “hardy.”

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Arthur Acton decided to go into business with a neighbor in Florence, Bernard Berenson.
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The pioneering geographer Bernard Nietschmann once contended “more indigenous territory has been claimed by maps than by guns.”
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Bernard: Bennett [Miller] is old school; he took a while to finish it.
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And most often whilst society dines or dances and the elect applaud with languid grace the newest play by Mr. Bernard Shaw.
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"But I wish to proceed immediately," exclaimed Bernard de Rohan.
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Well, in our family there was a French boy, named Bernard Trainier.
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When the poor creature heard of Bernard's proximity, he implored to be taken to him.
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British Dictionary definitions for bernard

Bernard

/ (ˈbɜːnəd) /

noun

(French bɛrnar) 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

(ˈbɜːnəd) 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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Word Origin and History for bernard

Bernard

masc. proper name, from German Bernhard, literally "bold as a bear," from Old High German bero "bear" (see bear (n.)) + harti "hard, bold, strong" (see hard).

Medicine definitions for bernard

Bernard

[ bĕr-när′ ]

Claude 1813-1878

French physiologist noted for his study of the digestive and nervous systems.

Science definitions for bernard

Bernard

[ bĕr-när′ ]

Claude 1813-1878

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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noun

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