n. 1. One of an ancient Celtic order of minstrel poets who composed and recited verses celebrating the legendary exploits of chieftains and heroes. 2. A poet, especially a lyric poet. [Middle English, from Irish and Scottish Gaelic bard and from Welsh bardd; see gwerə-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] bardic adj. |
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