Plural form of barde; multiple pieces of armor or coverings for horses, or multiple bards (medieval poet-musicians).
Simple plural formation of barde, adding -s. The word maintains both its equestrian armor meaning and its connection to the bard or poet, creating ambiguity that reflects language evolution.
Medieval manuscripts sometimes describe entire 'bardes' (groups of bards) traveling between courts—they were the entertainment superstars of their time, competing in eisteddfods and earning sponsorships from wealthy patrons!
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