Bernard

Definitions

1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.
2. Shortened form of Saint Bernard (the dog).
3. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

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