Bard(n.) 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.
Bard(n.) Hence: A poet; as, the bard of Avon.
Bard(n.) Alt. of Barde
Bard(n.) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
Bard(n.) Specifically, Peruvian bark.
Bard(v. t.) To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.
Barde(n.) A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. [Often in the pl.]
Barde(pl.) Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
Barde(pl.) A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
Barded(p.a.) Accoutered with defensive armor; -- said of a horse.
Barded(p.a.) Wearing rich caparisons.
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