noun
berthe
noun
1
A decorative trim or collar added around the neckline of a dress.
"A berthe of delicate lace softened the plain bodice of the dress."
How to Use Berthe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dress trim around the neckline, essentially another name for a bertha collar.
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Word Forms
berthes plural
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A _____ of delicate lace softened the plain bodice of the dress.
Etymology
From French berthe, the same word that gives English "bertha."