BARDE

caparison, bard, barde, dress up

(verb) put a caparison on; “caparison the horses for the festive occasion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Bard, Barde, n. Etym: [F. barde, of doubtful origin.]

1. A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. [Often in the pl.]

2. pl.

Definition: Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.

3. (Cookery)

Definition: A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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