Herbert

[ hur-bert ]

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.”

Herbert

/ ˈhɜːbət /

noun

1. HerbertEdward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury15831648MEnglishPHILOSOPHY: philosopherWRITING: poet Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583–1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views
2. HerbertGeorge15931633MEnglishWRITING: poet his brother, George . 1593–1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations (1633)
3. HerbertZbigniew19241998MPolishWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatist Zbigniew ( ^əzˈbɪɡnɪəf), 1924–98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues

Example Sentences

But Frank Herbert’s epically imaginative sci-fi allegory wasn’t the sole source to give the character shape.

From Los Angeles Times

In that game, quarterback Justin Herbert was playing on a tender ankle and the Chargers were missing both starting offensive tackles and star safety Derwin James Jr.

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Justin Herbert never hounds Jefferson for going off script on scout team, but receivers accuse him of knowing the play.

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Only Herbert Sutcliffe, almost 100 years ago, got there faster for England.

From BBC

“We’ve come a long way,” Herbert said Wednesday, sporting a new cut that trimmed the sides and back of his signature flowing locks.

From Los Angeles Times