BERMED

Adjective

bermed (comparative more bermed, superlative most bermed)

Having a berm.

Verb

bermed

simple past tense and past participle of berm

Anagrams

• bemerd

Source: Wiktionary


BERM

Berm Berme, n. Etym: [F. berme, of German origin; cf. G. brame, bräme, border, akin to E. brim.]

1. (Fort.)

Definition: A narrow shelf or path between the bottom of a parapet and the ditch.

2. (Engineering)

Definition: A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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