bard
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Noun — A poet, especially one who composes and performs verse celebrating heroes and great deeds.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic bàrd, via Old Irish, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word for "poet" — related to an ancient root meaning "to praise."
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What does “bard” mean?
The word “bard” means a poet, especially one who composes and performs verse celebrating heroes and great deeds. In plain terms, a poet or singer who tells stories, especially heroic ones, in verse.
How do you pronounce “bard”?
“Bard” is pronounced bahd (/bɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bard” in a sentence?
Here is “bard” used in a sentence: “The old bard sang of battles fought long before anyone in the room was born.”
What part of speech is “bard”?
“Bard” is a noun.
Where does the word “bard” come from?
The word “bard” comes from Proto-Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic bàrd, via Old Irish, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word for "poet" — related to an ancient root meaning "to praise.".
Is “bard” a common word?
“Bard” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bard” have?
“Bard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a poet, especially one who composes and performs verse celebrating heroes and great deeds.