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Bern Oct 2nd 2012, 10:52 ‎Etymology: ← Older revision Revision as of 10:52, 2 October 2012 Line 11: Line 11:   According to another version, the name is connected with Verona (due to the kindred between the feudals of Verona and Bern the name of the former was transfered to the latter).   According to another version, the name is connected with Verona (due to the kindred between the feudals of Verona and Bern the name of the former was transfered to the latter).   Interestingly, ancient German name of Verona was ''Welsch Bern'' (Another name of the Ostgothic king Theodorich the Great was ''Dietrich von Bern'' where Bern means Verona).   Interestingly, ancient German name of Verona was ''Welsch Bern'' (Another name of the Ostgothic king Theodorich the Great was ''Dietrich von Bern'' where Bern means Verona).   + Cognate with Latvian {{term|bērns||child|lang=lv}}, Lithuanian {{term|bernas|bérnas|mercenary|lang=lt}}.       ===Pronunciation===   ===Pronunciation===

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