Bard, Barde (?), n. [F. barde, of doubtful origin.]
1.
A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. [Often in the pl.]
2. pl.
Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
3. Cookery
A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
© Webster 1913.