noun
bard
BARD/bɑːrd/
A poet, especially of heroic or national traditions.
The bard pauses over a small harp to recite to two warriors.
Etymology
Latin bardus denoted a Celtic poet-singer. The later idealization of the ancient lyric singer helped make bard an elevated title for a poet.
In context
Odysseus in books 9 through 12, uh almost taking on the role of the bard in telling his story of his journey home.
More examples
- The bard preserves his people's history in verse.
- Traveling bards perform poems about legendary heroes.
- Critics celebrate her as the bard of her homeland.
Forms
bard · bards
bardic adjective — Relating to bards or their poetry.