bard
Third Person
bards
Present Participle
barding
Past Tense
barded
Past Participle
barded
1
to prevent lean meats from drying out during roasting
- The chef barded the roast with thick slices of bacon.
- She barded the venison before placing it in the oven.
- The turkey was barded with lard to keep it moist.
- Hunters often bard game birds before roasting.
- He barded the meat to add flavor and richness.
2
to dress a horse with ornamental gear or protective trappings
- They barded the horses before the royal march.
- The squire barded the steed with velvet and steel.
- Each knight bards his mount for the ceremonial ride.
- The stablehands barded the horses with care and precision.
- He barded his horse in gold and crimson.