Bernard
Americannoun
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Claude 1813–78, French physiologist.
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a first name: from Germanic words meaning “bear” and “hardy.”
noun
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Claude (klod). 1813–78, French physiologist, noted for his research on the action of secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver
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Saint , known as Bernard of Menthon and the Apostle of the Alps . 923–1008, French monk who founded hospices in the Alpine passes. Feast day: Aug 20
Example Sentences
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"Firms are unlikely to pass on the benefit of these refunds to consumers," said Bernard Yaros of Oxford Economics.
From Barron's
The inquest into Jack's death heard the teenager was "plainly under stress" due to what assistant coroner Bernard Richmond KC described as the "frankly ridiculous hours that members of his troop were expected to work".
From BBC
I’m guessing that she’s a Saint Bernard, if she weighs more than your father.
From Literature
It was an issue facing Bernard, from Inkberrow, Worcestershire, as well.
From BBC
“SUV just became the default body style,” said automotive consultant Adam Bernard, who led competitor intelligence for General Motors from 2007 to 2024.
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