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Synonyms for bertha


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bur-thuh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɜr θə

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Définition of bertha

Origin :
  • fem. proper name, from Old High German Berahta, Perahta, the name of a goddess, literally "the bright one," from Old High German beraht, related to Old English beorht (see bright). Soldiers' nickname Big Bertha for large-bore German mortar of World War I is a reference to Frau Bertha Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, owner of Krupp steel works 1903-43.
  • As in cape : noun sleeveless coat
  • As in collar : noun neck attire
Example sentences :
  • Against my loving Bertha he made no objection--really and truly, my dear friend, not the least.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • With a proud and indignant mien Bertha turned--not to me, but--to my father: 'Never, never!'
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • Well, my dear Bertha, I am happy to have made your acquaintance.
  • Extract from : « Tales From Two Hemispheres » by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen
  • Bertha was going to return to her home on the sea-coast in a week.
  • Extract from : « Tales From Two Hemispheres » by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen
  • Aunt Bertha had brought her as a birthday gift for Winny from Paris.
  • Extract from : « Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad » by Various
  • Bertha, Pietro, and the others got their crests and saw their names in the paper.
  • Extract from : « 'Charge It' » by Irving Bacheller
  • Prue and Idalene and Bertha he would have sentenced to deportation if he had had the jurisdiction.
  • Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes
  • This formidable woman was ruled in turn by her daughter Bertha.
  • Extract from : « Bulldog And Butterfly » by David Christie Murray
  • Why, Bertha, I'd put my hand in that fire to save you from a finger-ache.
  • Extract from : « Bulldog And Butterfly » by David Christie Murray
  • Bertha had been crying already, and had hard work to restrain herself.
  • Extract from : « Bulldog And Butterfly » by David Christie Murray
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