bard

see definition of bard

nountroubadour

Synonyms for bard

noun troubadour

poet

noun. person who writes expressive, rhythmic verse

prophet

noun. person, thing that predicts future

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., from Scottish, from Old Celtic bardos "poet, singer," from PIE root *gwer- "to lift up the voice, praise." In historical times, a term of contempt among the Scots (who considered them itinerant troublemakers), but one of great respect among the Welsh.

Subsequently idealized by Scott in the more ancient sense of "lyric poet, singer." Poetic use of the word in English is from Greek bardos, Latin bardus, both from Gaulish.

Example Sentences for bard

The bard could no more stop his weary legs than could the other lunatics.

The bard had come to see whether the stories about the harp were true or not.

Of this the Bard remarks “ni mad,” it was not honourable, “non bene.”

Chaise was scarcely a bard, but a singer of the songs of bards.

"You hadn't fancy for it, my good fellow," said the bard, angry again.

"Two Campbells and a man who says he's bard of Keppoch," he was told.

He asserts his dignity as bard and inspired man of his people.

A special epithet, "the bard of love," was often applied to him.

The anticipations of his own bard, Gryffydd Llydd, might have been amply realized.

"I need no bard to sing my praises," began Miriam mischievously.

bard

Synonyms for bard

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Synonyms for bard

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