noun A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.
noun A poet.
Shakespeare is known as the bard of Avon.
noun A class of character that typically focuses on charisma, magic and supporting other players; a fantasy fiction character inspired by this archetype.
noun A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.)
noun Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
noun A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
noun The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.