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Bernard

[ber-nar, bur-nerd, bur-nahrd]

noun

  1. Claude 1813–78, French physiologist.

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



Bernard

/ 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

  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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Military spokesman Col Bernard Masala Mlunga said such information was being posted by individuals "claiming military affiliation or are former members dismissed for misconduct or political activism".

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The trio also brought the biggest Swiftie in their family, their Saint Bernard named Lincoln, along with them.

He also said he paid for tuition of students at St. Bernard, which dropped its program for three years.

Chunda's barrister Bernard Richmond KC acknowledged the defendants' behaviour in court had been "reprehensible" but argued it should have no impact on the sentences they receive.

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Not since the days of Tony Jacklin through the 1980s and Bernard Gallacher in the early 1990s has the European captaincy been anything more than a one and out deal.

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