Bernese

Bernese
/berr"neez, -nees, berr neez", -nees"/, adj., n., pl. Bernese.
adj.
1. of or pertaining to Bern or its inhabitants.
n.
2. an inhabitant or native of Bern.
[1800-10; BERN + -ESE]

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