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to barde

to barde

9.9
To cover a horse with decorative cloth or armor for a special event
  • verb
  • Archaic
translation icon : bardar
  • During the parade, the handlers barded the royal steeds with richly decorated cloths.

Examples

  • The knights would barde their horses before entering the tournament.

  • The knights barded their steeds with colorful fabrics.

  • In preparation for battle, the soldiers began barding their mounts with heavy armor.

  • They barde the horse for the parade.

  • Before the festival began, they barded their horses with vibrant decorations to impress the crowd.

  • The royal guards barded the horses with ornate coverings for the grand procession through the city.

  • At the fair, the participants barded their steeds in elaborate costumes to showcase their heritage.

Synonyms

to dress up
vsto barde
3 4.2

Put decorations on animals for special events

is more specific and formal and focuses on horses and protective coverings
to bard
vsto barde
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To cover a horse with decorative cloth or armor for ceremonies

is used mainly for festive or ceremonial occasions rather than military protection
to caparison
vsto barde
  • Archaic
9.9

To dress a horse in decorated cloth for parades or ceremonies

includes protective or festive uses beyond pure decoration

Surface Forms

barde infinitive
barded past
barded past participle
barding present participle
bardes third person singular

Etymology

Barde comes from old French barder, which meant to cover a horse with cloth or armor; think of it as putting a special 'coat' or 'armor' on a horse for a parade or battle, which is why barde means to dress a horse with protective or decorative coverings.