bard Meaning, Definition & Usage

Bard noun

Etymology

Of Celtic origin; cf. W. bardd, Arm. barz, Ir. & Gael. bard, and F. barde.

Definitions

1. A professional poet and singer, as among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.
2. Hence: A poet; as, the bard of Avon.

Bard, Barde noun (Also<

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Etymology

F. barde, of doubtful origin.

Definitions

1. A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. [Often in the pl.]
2. pl. Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
3. (Cookery) A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.

Bard transitive verb

Definitions

1. (Cookery) To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.

Bard noun

Etymology

Akin to Dan. & Sw. bark, Icel. börkr, LG. & HG. borke.

Definitions

1. The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
2. Specifically, Peruvian bark.