Hébert

[ ey-ber ]

/ eɪˈbɛr /

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noun

Jacques Re·né

[zhahkruh-ney], /ʒɑk rəˈneɪ/, "Père Duchesne", 1755–94, French journalist and revolutionary leader.

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Words nearby Hébert

hebdomadary, hebe, Hebei, hebephrenia, Heber, Hébert, hebetate, hebetic, hebetude, Hebr., Hebraic

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How to use Hébert in a sentence

Florida defense attorney Jay Hebert was the first to try a “stand your ground” case in Florida.
Minnesota Killings Spark Debate over Self-Defense Laws|Winston Ross|December 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Hebert Rodwell, for many years known in musical and literary circles as a composer and author died in London early in January.
The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852|Various
"The Angelus must be rung at the proper hour, friend Hebert," he began with a grim smile.
The Elusive Pimpernel|Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Hebert with specially selected troopers standing on guard over Marguerite!
The Elusive Pimpernel|Baroness Emmuska Orczy

The hour was speeding on: Hebert and some of the soldiers might return, and it was time to think of safety and of flight.
The Elusive Pimpernel|Baroness Emmuska Orczy
General Hebert is the only man of education I met in the whole of my travels who spoke disagreeably about England in this respect.
Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863|Arthur J. L. (Lieut.-Col.) Fremantle

British Dictionary definitions for Hébert

Hébert

/ (French ebɛr) /

noun

Jacques René (ʒak rəne). 1755–94, French journalist and revolutionary: a leader of the sans-culottes during the French Revolution. He was guillotined under Robespierre

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