† ˈberger Obs. rare—1.
[? a. F. bergère a négligé style of dressing the hair: see Littré.]
‘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.
| 1690 Evelyn Mundus Mul. 6 Nor Cruches she, nor Confidents, Nor Passagers, nor Bergers wants. |