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barded

 

[ หˆbษ‘หrdษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

historical context

The term 'barded' refers to horses or other animals that have been equipped with protective armor or coverings, known as barding. This was commonly used in historical periods for knights and their steeds during battles. Barding served both a practical purpose, providing protection to the animal, and a ceremonial function, often being ornately decorated to signify status. It is derived from medieval warfare practices and is associated with the romanticized imagery of knights in shining armor. The concept of barding has also been adapted in modern terminology to describe ornate or heavy decorations on various objects.

Synonyms

armored, decorated, protected

Examples of usage

  • The knight rode his barded steed into battle.
  • The museum displayed a beautifully barded horse figurine.
  • Barded horses were a common sight in jousting tournaments.
  • The general ordered the barding to be reinforced for the upcoming campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "barded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cercado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคตเคšเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช belagert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikelilingi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะณะพั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otoczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฒใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entourรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rodeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงevrili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘˜๋Ÿฌ์‹ธ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุญุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obehnanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obohnanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅŒ…ๅ›ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obdan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umkringdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถvrษ™lษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rodeado

Etymology

The word 'barded' comes from the Old French term 'bard', which means a protective covering or armor for horses. This term itself is derived from the Latin word 'barba', meaning 'beard' or 'hair', metaphorically extending to the idea of a covering. The use of barding in medieval Europe was prevalent among noble knights, who adorned their horses with finely crafted armor to symbolize their rank and enhance their presence on the battlefield. Barding became a reflection of wealth and prestige and was often elaborately designed with heraldic motifs that represented the owner's lineage. Over time, as warfare evolved and changed, the practical use of barding diminished, but its legacy persists in historical texts and imagery, influencing representations of knights in modern culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,885, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.