BARD
Bard, n. Etym: [Of Celtic origin; cf. W. bardd, Arm. barz, Ir. &
Gael. bard, and F. barde.]
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
Bard, Barde, n. Etym: [F. barde, of doubtful origin.]
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.
Defn: Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
3. (Cookery)
Defn: A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
BARD
Bard, v. t. (Cookery)