bernard

Definitions

name

1

A male given name from the Germanic languages.

A similar arrangement was made for her son Bernard, named in honor of the great Carthusian mystic (at least, that is what Jim Gaffney would softly tell Mrs. Kozinski) and of Bernie Astor, the publicist.

2

A surname originating as a patronymic.

noun

1

Shortened form of Saint Bernard (the dog).

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4

ADJ.

established, joined

Bernard established a successful consulting firm that helped hundreds of small businesses grow.

VERB + BERNARD

happened, pegging, ran

Everything that happened to Bernard made him stronger and more determined.

BERNARD + NOUN

hungarian, kouchner, restaurant, shaw, tennis

Bernard Shaw wrote some of the most brilliant plays in the history of English theatre.

PREP.

in, into, up, upon

Bernard got up early to catch the first train to the city.

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A similar arrangement was made for her son Bernard, named in honor of the great Carthusian mystic (at least, that is what Jim Gaffney would softly tell Mrs. Kozinski) and of Bernie Astor, the publicis

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02

I happened upon Bernard at a restaurant yesterday.

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03

Bernard Kouchner, who established Medecins Sans Frontieres, did not oppose the Iraq war.

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04

I ran into Bernard yesterday in a restaurant.

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05

George Bernard Shaw studied Hungarian for years.

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06

Bernard was hoping he could strike a chord with his new colleagues.

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