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English word origin

Etymology of Bert

Shortened version of Bertrand, Albert, Bertram, Robert, Herbert, Gilbert or any name containing the Germanic element bert/berht/beraht/brecht "bright".

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

A diminutive form of male given names containing the element bert, such as Albert or Robert, also used as a formal given name.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortened version of Bertrand, Albert, Bertram, Robert, Herbert, Gilbert or any name containing the Germanic element bert/berht/beraht/brecht "bright".

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