A variant spelling of bard; a poet, especially in Celtic cultures, or a horse's protective covering made of metal or leather.
From Old French bard, possibly from Balkan or Arabic origins referring to armor. The term evolved to mean both a warrior-poet (Celtic bard) and protective equipment.
Medieval horse armor included special bards that protected a horse's chest and sides—if your knight fell off, the horse was already armored, making it valuable even without a rider.
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