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▪ I. † ˈberman1 Obs. [OE. bǽrman, f. bǽr bier, ber-an to bear + man.] A bearer, carrier, or porter.
c1000ælfric Josh. iii. 15 Þa bærmenn ᵹesetton heora fottest. c1205Lay. 3317 We habbet bermen? & birles inowe. a1300Havelok 876 Þe bermen let he alle ligge, And bar þe mete to þe castel. Ibid. 885 Bermen, bermen, hider swiþe! ▪ II. † ˈberman2 Obs. rare. [f. berghman, cf. Ger. bergmann miner; see barmaster.] A miner.
1677Plot Oxfordsh. 59 Without the advice of ancient and experienced Bermen. |