bard Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a lyric poet
  2. noun an ornamental caparison for a horse
  3. verb put a caparison on
    dress up; barde; caparison.
    • caparison the horses for the festive occasion

WordNet


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<
  • Bard
  • Barde
)
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.

Webster 1913