Herbert

American  

[hur-bert] / ˈhɜr bərt /

noun

1. Frank, 1920–86, U.S. science-fiction writer.

2. George, 1593–1633, English clergyman and poet.

3. Victor, 1859–1924, U.S. composer and orchestra conductor, born in Ireland.

4. a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “bright.”

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Herbert British  

/ ˈhɜːbət /

noun

1. Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583–1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views

2. his brother, George . 1593–1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations (1633)

3. Zbigniew ( ^ə zˈbɪɡnɪəf), 1924–98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues

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Herbert

They thought they could build a fortress around quarterback Justin Herbert, providing him an airtight pocket to pick apart defenses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

His combative predecessor Herbert Diess, a former BMW executive, had unsettled the workforce by drawing unfavorable comparisons of Volkswagen’s technology and manufacturing with those of Tesla, which at the time was expanding rapidly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

In 1989, Parton returned to the big screen in Herbert Ross’ “Steel Magnolias,” in which her straight-talking small-town salon owner, Truvy Jones, was the firm-hold hairspray uniting an unforgettable array of Southern belles.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

Philanthropist Herbert Wertheim paid a record price at auction for a Ferrari Luce sports car in the name of charity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

“Do so, as he wishes it,” I said to Herbert.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens