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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

BARD, v.1 To arm.Sc. 1805 Scott Last Minstrel i. xxix.:
Scarce half the Charger's neck was seen; For he was barded* from counter to tail.

[* Or barbed, applied to a horse accoutred with defensive armour. Fr. barde, horse armour (N.E.D.).]

1818

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