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 Muliebris, 6. Nor Cruches she, nor Confidents, Nor Passagers, nor Bergers wants.
