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bard1 definition

bard (bärd)

noun

  1. an ancient Celtic poet and singer of epic poems, who accompanied himself on the harp
  2. any of various other national minstrels or epic poets
  3. a poet

Etymology: Gael & Ir: see grace

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bard2 definition

bard (bärd)

noun

a piece of armor for a horse

Etymology: Fr barde < Sp or It barda, leather armor for horses < Ar barda ʿa, saddle, packsaddle

transitive verb

to put bards on (a horse)
Also sp. barde

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