- (n.) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
- (n.) A professional poet and singer, as among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.
- (n.) Specifically, Peruvian bark.
- (n.) Alternative of Barde.
- (n.) Hence: A poet; as, the bard of Avon.
- (v.t.) To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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