Bernard

[ ber-nar bur-nerd, bur-nahrd ]

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Claude [klohd], 1813–78, French physiologist.
a first name: from Germanic words meaning “bear” and “hardy.”

Bernard

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��ɛ��Բ�� BernardClaude18131878MFrenchSCIENCE: physiologist 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
ˈ��ɜː��ə�� Bernard, Saint9231008MFrenchRELIGION: monkRELIGION: saint 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

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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Former City Councilmember Bernard C. Parks, who ran the council’s budget committee for eight years, attributed much of the city’s financial woes to the high cost of its public employee salary agreements.

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In neighbouring Switzerland, the Simplon Pass into Italy and the Great St Bernard Tunnel were closed to traffic, while two cantons were badly affected.

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Bernard Gentry, chairman of the Welsh Conservatives', told BBC Wales: "It's disappointing that these individuals have been charged. But we need to wait for the result of the court case before passing judgement."

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Her stage credits include plays by Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw.

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At Pomona College, he was bitten by the acting bug - and a role in Bernard Shaw's Ants and Men convinced him he had found his calling.

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