Definition
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
Derivation
from H1262 (בָּרָה) (in the sense of cutting (like H1254 (בָּרָא)));
King James Version Usage
confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league.
HEBREW
בְּרִית H1285
bᵉrîyth · pronounced ber-eeth'