bertha

noun

ber·tha ˈbər-thə

: a wide round collar covering the shoulders

Word History

Etymology

French berthe, from Berthe (Bertha) †783 queen of the Franks

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bertha was in 1842

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“Bertha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bertha. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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