Definition of bards:
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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.
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(by extension) A poet.
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(roleplaying games, fantasy) A class of character that typically focuses on charisma, magic and supporting other players; a fantasy fiction character inspired by this archetype.
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A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.)
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Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
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(cooking) A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.