bard
bɑːrd
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Definition of bard - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
lyric poetpoet, especially one with lyrical qualities
  • Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
minstrel poet troubadour
2.
literatureTECH.professional poet and singer among ancient CeltsTECH.
  • The bard recited tales of ancient heroes.
minstrel poet troubadour

Verb

tr.
1.
cooking techniqueTECH.put strips of fat or bacon on meat before cookingTECH.
  • She decided to bard the roast to keep it moist and flavorful..
grease lard
2.
protectionTECH.cover a horse with defensive armorTECH.
  • The knight barded his steed before the battle.
armor protect shield
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Origin of bard

Gaelic, bard (poet)

Terms with bard included in their meaning

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Gaelic lament
lamentation for the dead sung by a Gaelic bard
bardicadj.
literature
characteristic of a bard's storytelling style

Examples of bard in a sentence

  • In ancient times, a bard was revered for storytelling.
  • The bard's verses echoed through the ancient halls.
  • In the village, the bard was a revered figure.
  • He learned to bard the turkey for Thanksgiving.
  • They decided to bard the meat for extra flavor.
  • They barded the horses for the jousting tournament.

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  1. French:barde, barder, ...
  2. German:Barde, spicken, ...
  3. Italian:bardo, avvolgere nel grasso, ...
  4. Spanish:bardo, envolver en grasa, ...
  5. Portuguese:bardo, cobrir com bacon, ...
  6. Chinese:诗人, 包裹肥肉, ...
  7. Japanese:吟遊詩人, 脂肪をのせる, ...
  8. Arabic:شاعر, غَطَّى اللحم بالدهن, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּארְד, לְעַטּוֹף אֶת הַבָּשָׂר בִּרְצוּעוֹת שׁוּמָן, ...
  10. Russian:бард, оборачивать салом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бард, обгортати салом, ...
  12. Hindi:बार्ड, मांस पर चर्बी लगाना, ...
BARD
bɑrd

Definition of BARD - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: beyond a reasonable doubtTECH.proof needed to show someone is guiltyTECH.
  • The jury needed BARD to convict the suspect.
  • The lawyer argued that BARD was not met.
  • Without BARD, the case was dismissed.
certainty conviction
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Origin of BARD

Celtic bardos (poet)

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  1. French:au-delà de tout doute raisonnable, ...
  2. German:BRD, ...
  3. Italian:Oltre Ogni Ragionevole Dubbio, ...
  4. Spanish:pruebas más allá de toda duda razonable, ...
  5. Portuguese:para além de qualquer dúvida razoável, ...
  6. Chinese:排除合理怀疑, ...
  7. Japanese:合理的な疑いを超える証拠, ...
  8. Arabic:ما وراء الشك المعقول, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵעֵבֶר לְסָפֵק סָבִיר, ...
  10. Russian:вне разумных сомнений, ...
  11. Ukrainian:БРД, ...
  12. Hindi:युक्तिसंगत संदेह से परे प्रमाण, ...
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