bertha

Ber-tha · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A feminine given name of Germanic origin.

  2. 2.

    A wide collar, often of lace, worn to cover the shoulders.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Big Bertha — A nickname for any very large thing, originally a large German howitzer used in World War I.

Related words

See also: Albert, bert

Etymology

From Germanic beraht meaning "bright" or "famous." The collar sense comes from a fashion style associated with Bertha, the mother of Charlemagne.