nounπShareA professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men."In ancient Ireland, bards held a respected position, composing poems and songs that told stories of legendary kings and brave warriors. "culturemusicliteraturehistorypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A poet."Shakespeare is known as the bard of Avon."literaturecultureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.)"The knight polished the bards of his warhorse before the tournament, ensuring his steed was well-protected. "militaryanimalwearhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDefensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms."The museum display showed a knight's full suit of armor, including the bards protecting his horse. "militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game."The butcher used bards to wrap the lean venison roast before putting it in the oven, hoping to keep it moist and flavorful. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind."The rough bards of the old oak tree were covered in moss. "plantmaterialenvironmentnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpecifically, Peruvian bark."To treat his malaria, the doctor prescribed medicine derived from bards. "medicineplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
