BARDES

BARDE

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