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bard
This term evokes a sense of timelessness and prestige, often carrying a romanticized aura of oral tradition and artistic mastery. While it can refer to any skilled poet, it frequently suggests a role that is more than just writing; it implies a performer who serves as a cultural custodian or a voice for a community.
In historical contexts, the word specifically denotes the professional class of poets in Gaelic and Celtic societies. These individuals were not merely entertainers but held high social status as the keepers of genealogy, law, and tribal history, making the term distinct from a simple singer or lyricist.
Meanings
A poet, especially one who is highly skilled or celebrated.
Examples
Shakespeare is often referred to as the Bard of Avon.
The traveling bard played a lute and sang of ancient heroes.
I should play a bard in the next campaign to support the party.
The village gathered to hear the bard tell tales of the great war.
Listen closely as the bard reveals the secret history of the kingdom.
The court appointed a new bard to compose hymns for the coronation.
Maybe a bard could negotiate our way past the guards with a song.