Associations to the word «Herbert»

Wiktionary

HERBERT, proper noun. A male given name. In modern use partly transferred back from the surname.
HERBERT, proper noun. A patronymic surname​.
HERBERT, noun. (slang) (punk subculture) A working-class youth.

Dictionary definition

HERBERT, noun. United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats