Beard: meaning, definitions and examples
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beard
[ bษชษrd ]
facial hair
A growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.
Synonyms
facial hair, stubble, whiskers
Examples of usage
- He had a long, thick beard that reached down to his chest.
- His beard was neatly trimmed and well-groomed.
- She gently stroked his beard as they talked.
- The old man stroked his long white beard thoughtfully.
- The actor grew a beard for his role in the movie.
Translations
Translations of the word "beard" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barba
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคขเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Bart
๐ฎ๐ฉ jenggot
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะพะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ broda
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใ
๐ซ๐ท barbe
๐ช๐ธ barba
๐น๐ท sakal
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vousy
๐ธ๐ฐ brada
๐จ๐ณ ่กๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ brada
๐ฎ๐ธ skegg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ saqqal
๐ฒ๐ฝ barba
Word origin
The word 'beard' originated from the Old English word 'beard', which is related to the Old Frisian 'berd', Old High German 'bart', and Dutch 'baard'. Beards have been a symbol of masculinity and wisdom in many cultures throughout history, with different styles and lengths representing different meanings. In ancient Egypt, beards were a sign of wealth and status, while in ancient Greece, beards were associated with strength and virility. Today, beards continue to be a popular fashion statement and a symbol of individuality.
See also: bear, bearable, bearer, bearers, bearing, bearish, forbear, forbearance, forbearing, forebear, forebears, overbearing, unbearable, unbearably.