† bergern.
Obsolete. rare.
‘A name given to a curl of hair as worn by ladies, temp. Chas. II.’ (Planché); ‘a plain small Lock (a la Shepherdesse) turn'd up with a Puff.’ Fop Dict. 1690.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > styles of hair > [noun] > curled or frizzed style > a curl
crocket1303
crookc1308
crotchet1589
lock1601
bergera1685
beau-catcher1818
sausage curl1828
spit-curl1831
crimp1855
kiss-curl1856
follow-me-lads1862
Alexandra curl1863
bob-curl1867
pin-curl1873
Montague1881
quiff1890
kiss-me-quick1893
a1685 M. Evelyn Mundus Muliebris (1690) 6 Nor Cruches she, nor Confidents, Nor Passagers, nor Bergers wants.
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