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The definition of beard means hair on the face of a man.

(noun)

The facial hair on a lumberjack is an example of a beard.

See beard in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face; whiskers
this hair, esp. on the chin and cheek, when worn long or trimmed in various shapes
any beardlike part, as of certain animals
a hairy outgrowth on the head of certain grains, grasses, etc.; awn
anything that projects like a beard, as a barb or hook
the part of a printing type that lies between the face and shoulder
☆ Slang a person used to hide or obscure the real activities or nature of another; cover

Origin: ME & OE < IE *bhardhā > L barba, Russ borodá, Gmc *barda, Ger bart

transitive verb

to face or oppose courageously or brazenly, as if grasping by the beard; defy
to provide with a beard

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bearded adjective

Beard, Charles Austin 1874-1948; U.S. historian
Beard, Daniel Carter 1850-1941; U.S. author & illustrator: a founder of the Boy Scouts of America
Beard, Mary 1876-1958; U.S. historian: collaborated with husband Charles Austin

See beard in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The hair on a man's chin, cheeks, and throat.
A hairy or hairlike growth such as that on or near the face of certain mammals.
A tuft or group of hairs or bristles on certain plants, such as barley and wheat.
One who serves to divert suspicion or attention from another.
Printing The raised slope on a piece of type between the shoulder or counter and the face. Also called neck.

transitive verb beard·ed, beard·ing, beards

To furnish with a beard.
To confront boldly.

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Origin: Middle English berd

Origin: , from Old English beard; see bhardh-ā- in Indo-European roots

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beardˈless adjective

American historian and educator who explored the economic aspects of history in works such as An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution (1913). His view that the document was based on its formulators' economic self-interests profoundly affected the study of American history.

, Daniel Carter Known as “Dan.” 1850-1941.

American writer and illustrator. In 1905 he founded the Sons of Daniel Boone, which in 1910 became the first Boy Scout organization in the United States.

, James Andrew 1903-1985.

American cookery expert widely considered to be one of the foremost authorities on American cuisine.

, Mary Ritter 1876-1958.

American historian and feminist. She shared her husband Charles's economic view of history and collaborated with him on The Rise of American Civilization (first volume 1927), in which they characterized the Civil War as the “second American Revolution,” perpetrated by Northern capitalists over Southern plantation owners for economic gain.

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