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Definition of albert in English:

albert

noun

(also albert chain)
British

  • A watch chain with a bar at one end for attaching to a buttonhole.

    ‘Pocket Watch chain Full Albert For gold plated pocket watches’
    • ‘Status of Gold Double Albert Watch Chain and Fob from the world's largest specialist antique web site.’
    • ‘Edwardian 9ct Gold Single 'Albert' Watch Chain. Made by Keat & Co. in London, circa 1905.’
    • ‘We are sorry, we do not have any Watch / Albert chains in stock at the moment.’

Pronunciation

albert

/ˈalbərt/ /ˈælbərt/

Origin

Mid 19th century named after Prince Albert (see Albert, Prince).