barding
ˈbɑːrdɪŋ
Definition

Definition of barding - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

historyDatedprotective covering for a horse used in battleDated
  • The knight's horse wore heavy barding into battle.
pipe vertical line

Adjective

protectionRarecovered with protective armorRare
  • The knight rode a barding horse into battle.
armored protected
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Origin of barding

Old French, barder (to cover with armor)

Examples of barding in a sentence

  • In the reenactment, the horse’s barding clanked with every step.
  • The museum displayed a barding statue from the medieval era.
  • A barding elephant was used in ancient warfare.

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  1. French:barde, caparaçonné, ...
  2. German:Roßpanzer, gepanzert, ...
  3. Italian:bardatura, bardato, ...
  4. Spanish:barda, con armadura, ...
  5. Portuguese:armadura para cavalo, com armadura, ...
  6. Chinese:马铠, 披甲的, ...
  7. Japanese:馬鎧, 鎧をまとった, ...
  8. Arabic:دِرعُ الحِصان, مُدَرَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁרְיוֹן סוּס, מְשׁוֹרְיָן, ...
  10. Russian:конская броня, бронированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кінська броня, заброньований, ...
  12. Hindi:घोड़े का कवच, बर्डिंग, ...
bard
bɑːrd

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)

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, ...

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