bard

noun8

1. •
   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.

   • He is a Welsh bard, and a man full of animation, anecdote, and independence; […] — 1837
2. •
   A poet.

   • Shakespeare is known as the bard of Avon.
3. •
   A class of character that typically focuses on charisma, magic and supporting other players; a fantasy fiction character inspired by this archetype.

   • "Having a bard would be even less helpful than having a second wizard," John interjects. — 2024
4. •
   A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
5. •
   A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.)
6. •
   Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
7. •
   The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
8. •
   Specifically, Peruvian bark.

verb2

1. •
   To cover a horse in defensive armor.
2. •
   To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of beyond a reasonable doubt.