berd- root words — words with the berd- root

The root berd- comes from Middle High German barte, meaning axe. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including halberd. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the berd- root

Explore words with berd- — words containing the berd- root and sharing its sense of "axe". Examples include halberd. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does berd- mean?

The berd- root means axe, from Middle High German barte. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.