Etymology

herbert

her·bert
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Today it means: A working-class youth, especially male. Full definition →

Old French Herbert ← Frankish *Hariberht
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herbert · noun1

* (working-class youth): From the name Herbert. The term was popularised by the punk movement but predates it.

Herbert · proper noun2

  1. Frankish · derived from*Hariberht
  2. Old French · derived fromHerbert
  3. English todayHerbert

From Old French Herbert, from Frankish *Hariberht.

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