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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.”


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Slaughter also has built trust with the franchise’s most important player: Justin Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

Quarterback Justin Herbert looks increasingly comfortable in McDaniel’s offensive scheme.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

Hugh Ferris: In an attempt to think outside the box, I'm picking Justin Herbert of the Chargers.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Despite great regular seasons, the Los Angeles Chargers have faltered in the play-offs but they are now healthy again and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel looks a perfect fit for talented quarterback Justin Herbert.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Despite his wounds, Herbert fought wildly and somehow managed to break away.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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