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barded

/ˈbɑː(ɹ)dɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    A military term for the act of covering a horse's body with armor or plates.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbɑː(ɹ)dɪd/



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Variants
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bard , barded , barding , bards
Etymology
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From Old French 'barde', a horse's belly or flank, from barder, to armor, protect.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'barded' is derived from the Old French word 'barde', which means 'belly' or 'flank'.

  2. During the Middle Ages, a heavily armored horse was called a 'destrier'. A 'destrier' was larger and stronger than a regular horse and was used exclusively by knights.


Related Concepts
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  1. Horses in war: The use of horses in war dates back to ancient civilizations. Armored horses played a crucial role in medieval warfare.


Culture
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In medieval warfare, a heavily armored horse was an essential component of a knight's arsenal. The term 'barded' refers to the process of preparing a horse for battle by covering it with armor.

How to Memorize "barded"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a knight preparing his horse for battle by covering it with armor. Visualize the horse's body being covered from head to tail.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'barded' with the image of a knight and his armored horse.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bold Armored Horse' to remember the meaning of 'barded'.


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