bard

• Substantiv, das einen Dichter bezeichnet, besonders einen, der lyrische oder epische Verse verfasst, oder eine dekorative Pferdedecke.

A noun referring to a poet, especially one who writes lyric or epic verse, or an ornamental covering for a horse.

1. B2formal

   A poet, traditionally one who composes and recites epic or lyric poetry, often associated with ancient Celtic cultures.

   Lyrischer Dichter

   • The bard sang tales of ancient heroes by the fire.
   • Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
   • In Celtic tradition, the bard held a respected position in society.

   Synonymelyristminstrelpoetrhymertroubadourversifier

2. Ornamental horse coveringC2formalbritish

   An ornamental covering or caparison for a horse, often used in medieval times for ceremonies or battle.

   Pferdedecke

   • The knight's horse was adorned with a richly embroidered bard.
   • The parade featured horses wearing colorful bards.
   • The museum displayed a medieval bard made of silk and gold thread.

   Synonymecaparisonhousing

3. To caparison a horseC2formalbritish

   To put a decorative covering or caparison on a horse.

   Ein Pferd mit einer Schabracke bedecken

   • The squire barded the horse for the tournament.
   • They barded the horses with fine cloth for the royal procession.
   • The stable hands carefully barded each horse before the ceremony.

   Synonymeadorncaparisondeckequipharnessornament

• Veralteter verbaler Gebrauch: ein Pferd mit einer Rüstung oder Decke versehen; auch als Partizip 'barded' für ein so ausgerüstetes Pferd.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to cover (a horse) with armor or trappings; also used in the past tense 'barded' to describe a horse equipped with bard.

1. To caparison a horseC2formalbritish

   To cover or dress a horse with an ornamental covering or armor.

   Ein Pferd mit einer Schabracke schmücken

   • The knights barded their horses before the tournament.
   • The royal procession featured horses barded in silk and gold.
   • He barded his steed with a heavy, decorated cloth.

   Synonymearmorcaparisonequipharnesstrap