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01
to prevent lean meats from drying out during roasting
Examples
The chef barded the roast with thick slices of bacon.
02
to dress a horse with ornamental gear or protective trappings
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bard
3rd person singular
bards
Present participle
barding
Past simple
barded
Past participle
barded
Examples
They barded the horses before the royal march.
Bard
01
decorative armor or cloth covering placed on a horse, especially for ceremonial or parade use
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bards
Examples
The knight 's steed wore a richly embroidered bard.
02
a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories
Who is a "bard"?
A bard is a person who composes poetry and stories, often focusing on themes of heroism, history, or culture. Traditionally, bards were skilled storytellers and musicians who would recount tales and sing songs, preserving oral traditions and historical narratives. In modern contexts, the term can refer to any poet or storyteller who uses their craft to entertain and convey significant ideas through their writing.
Examples
In medieval times, the bard entertained the court with tales of heroism and love.
