bard

• Sustantivo que designa a un poeta, especialmente uno que compone versos líricos o épicos, o bien una pieza decorativa de armadura para proteger a un caballo.

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.

   Bardo (poeta lírico)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslyristminstrelpoetrhymertroubadourversifier

2. Ornamental horse coveringC2formalbritish

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

   Caparazón ornamental para caballo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscaparisonhousing

3. To caparison a horseC2formalbritish

   To put a decorative covering or caparison on a horse.

   Enjaezar un caballo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadorncaparisondeckequipharnessornament

• Verbo anticuado que significa cubrir (un caballo) con armadura o gualdrapa; también se usa en pasado 'barded' para describir un caballo equipado con barda.

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.

   Enjaezar un caballo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarmorcaparisonequipharnesstrap