Vocabulary : Bering Sea Controversy to Bernardine
Bering Sea Controversy : A controversy (1886 -- 93) between Great Britain and the United States as to the right of Canadians not licensed by the United States to carry on seal fishing in the Bering Sea, over which the United States claimed jurisdiction as a mare clausum. A court of arbitration, meeting in Paris in 1893, decided against the claim of the United States, but established regulations for the preservation of the fur seal.Berkeleian : Of or relating to Bishop Berkeley or his system of idealism; as, Berkeleian philosophy.
Berlin : A four-wheeled carriage, having a sheltered seat behind the body and separate from it, invented in the 17th century, at Berlin. ;; Fine worsted for fancy-work; zephyr worsted; -- called also Berlin wool.
Berm : Alt. of Berme
Berme : A narrow shelf or path between the bottom of a parapet and the ditch. ;; A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank.
