Bard

Bard - Other Definitions

• (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.
  
  
• (n.) Hence: A poet; as, the bard of Avon.
  
  
• (n.) Alt. of Barde
  
  
• (v. t.) To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.
  
  
• (n.) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
  
  
• (n.) Specifically, Peruvian bark.
  
  
• (p.a.) Accoutered with defensive armor; -- said of a horse.
  
  
• (p.a.) Wearing rich caparisons.