present participle of bard

(historical) Armour for a warhorse.

plural of barding

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. / (by extension) A poet.

(of a horse) Accoutered with defensive armor / Wearing rich caparisons.

A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.) / Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.

To cover a horse in defensive armor. / (cooking) To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.

plural of bard

A surname originating as an occupation. / (usually with "the") William Shakespeare.

Abbreviation of [proof] beyond a reasonable doubt.