Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Bernard, Claude 1813-1878. French physiologist noted for his study of the digestive and nervous systems.
Wiktionary
- n. A male given name.
- n. A patronymic surname.
WordNet 3.0
- n. French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
Etymologies
- Germanic Bernhard, ber(n) "bear" + hard "brave, strong". Popularized by medieval European saints. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“In the trials, Phelps, Jason Lezak and Garrett Weber-Gale swam the 100 freestyle under 48 seconds (the world record, held by France's Alain Bernard, is 47.5 seconds).”
Highs, lows for Team USA at swimming, track and field trials
“I agree with MS Palin that the photo of the battlefield death of Marine Joshua Bernard is a sacred image but I think that it is an image that we Americans all need to see and to take into our hearts and minds.”
“Luca didn’t look at him or nod his head or give any indication that he so much as heard a word Bernard said.”
“Bernard is right that the down payment requirement really is imposed to protect the lender to keep the borrower from walking away if the home loses a percentage of its value.”
Housing's P/E Ratio, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
“Bernard is correct; convenience yield is a big issue here and a big reason why backwardation in oil futures markets doesn't track interest rates at all well.”
A Glimmer of Hope on Oil, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
“The Cohns are pleased there is no allegation that they had sought to deceive anyone or knowingly participated in Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme," Mr. Paradise said.”
“Fans of "The Office" know that the character Andy Bernard is obsessed with his a cappella alma mater, Cornell's Here Comes Treble.”
The Washington Post: The nerd turns: A cappella singers suddenly the popular kids on campus
“Once again Bernard Cornwell outdoes himself in this wonderful new series.”
“Laughs ensue when Bernard is forced to hole up in a fast-food joint to pass the time.”
“Bernard is dead, and that he was buried at Arlington National”
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Butler names
Or maybe just some English names, I don't know.
(these can be given or surnames)James, Chip, Prescott, Bentley, Gerald, Bernard, Jones, Rupert, Anthony, Thomas, Avery, Lionel and 92 more...
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FUN - animated characters of the Angl...
Animated characters from cartoons of the Anglo-Saxon world from the beginnings to this day
Abu, Abby Mallard, Abigail Gabble, Abis Mal, Adella, Agent Wendy Pleakley, Akela, Al the Alligator, Aladar, Aladdin, Alameda Slim, Alana and 987 more...
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