1bard1 (bɑːd
)
Definitions
noun
- (formerly) one of an ancient Celtic order of poets who recited verses about the exploits, often legendary, of their tribes
- (in modern times) a poet who wins a verse competition at a Welsh eisteddfod
- archaic or literary any poet, esp one who writes lyric or heroic verse or is of national importance
Alternative Forms
ˈbardic adjective ˈbardism noun Word Origin
C14: from Scottish Gaelic; related to Welsh bardd
2bard2 or barde(bɑːd)
Definitions
noun
- a piece of larding bacon or pork fat placed on game or lean meat during roasting to prevent drying out
- an ornamental caparison for a horse
verb (tr)
- to place a bard on
Word Origin
C15: from Old French barde , from Old Italian barda , from Arabic barda`ah packsaddle
