Dictionary entry

Berth (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Berth, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Berthed (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Berthing.] 1. To give an anchorage to, or a place to lie at; to place in a berth; as, she was berthed stem to stern with the Adelaide.

2. To allot or furnish berths to, on shipboard; as, to berth a ship's company. Totten.