Bernard
Claude
[klohd] /kloʊd/ (Show IPA), 1813–78, French physiologist.
a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “bear” and “hardy.”.
Contemporary Examples
The Bag Lady Papers Alexandra Penney December 16, 2008
The Cardinal Who Got Away Barbie Latza Nadeau May 10, 2010
What I Told Madoff Today Burt Ross June 28, 2009
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film Richard Porton May 21, 2014
Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard on Woody Allen and the State of Indie Film Richard Porton May 21, 2014
Historical Examples
Confidence Henry James
Curious, if True Elizabeth Gaskell
Melchior’s Dream and Other Tales Juliana Horatia Ewing
The New Tenant E. Phillips Oppenheim
America’s War for Humanity Thomas Herbert Russell
noun
(French) (bɛrnar). 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
(ˈbɜːnəd). 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
Bernard
(běr-när’)
French physiologist noted for his study of the chemical reactions involved in the digestive system and of the connection between the liver and the nervous system. His work laid the foundation for experimental medicine.
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