GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Bard, Barde  (bärd), n. [F. barde, of doubtful origin.]
   
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   1. A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. [Often in the pl.]
   
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   2. pl. Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
   
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   3. (Cookery) A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
   
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