Barding

A peculiar kind of verses is also current among them, by the recital of which, termed "barding," [27] they stimulate their courage; while the sound itself serves as an augury of the event of the impending combat. ❋ Caius Cornelius Tacitus (N/A)

Kellen realized with relief that this time, when he rode out with Shalkan, he'd be doing it with a proper saddle; the Master Armorer took Shalkan's measurements, and in a few moments, several sets of saddles and barding had been brought for Shalkan to choose from. ❋ Michael J. Solender (2010)

She rode a white mare in white leather barding, and she wore a long split surcoat stitched from the narrow skins of ermine with the heads left on, showing their pointed teeth and false eyes of onyx; the black-tipped tails hung like so many tassels. ❋ Sarah Micklem (2009)

I doubt his barding will be sufficient to withstand the cold steel of those whose voracious demands he is failing to satisfy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It was a nominee for last year's Cybils in the Fantasy and Sci-Fi category, and filled with bad barding, crazy names, inept witches and cranky orcs, it captured our imaginations as a great first novel and--hopefully--a harbinger of more fun and funny fantasy from Mr. Anderson. ❋ A. Fortis (2008)

The people are poor, and Mason wants a different life than barding for people who haven't got an heroic bone in their bodies. ❋ Tanita Davis (2007)

In the case of Oblivion's virtual barding you've I'm assuming as I haven't done this myself acquired a license to a copy of the copyrighted work created by Bethesda. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Does the EULA you'd presumably have to sign when you buy the barding keep you from reselling it and thus voiding the first sale doctrine? ❋ Unknown (2006)

Cooks often shield it from direct oven heat by “barding” it with a sheet of fat or fatty bacon, and baste it during cooking, which cools the meat surface by evaporation and slows the movement of heat into the meat p. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

They cover the breast with foil, or with wet cheesecloth, or strips of pork fat “barding”, or baste it, all to slow its cooking. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

They carried their armor, a set of hinged plates that protected vulnerable head, chest, and flank, as if it weighed no more than a bit of barding. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2002)

Everyone knew that Companions went about in elaborate blue-and-silver tack, with silver bridle bells and embroidered barding. ❋ Lackey, Mercedes (2001)

[The bard] sang of [tales] from far and wide in a [hauntingly beautiful] tone. ❋ Kaosmoker (2018)

Ryan: How’s it going [bard]? Chad: Good [fam], just taking [er] easy. ❋ Swisscheesefordayseh (2017)

Strumming his lute, [the bard] sang of a [tragic hero's] love for a [fair maiden], inciting fawning from the ladies of the court. ❋ Lorelili (2005)

[Sean]: im bard [Brad]: im bard too Sean: im [brad] [the bard]. ❋ Rgx2richez (2020)

You're gonna live in a [commune] and make beaded [belts]? What, Couldnt get into [Bard]? ❋ Connecticutdoc (2009)

[Jeremy] was a [bard], then he became [a dad]. ❋ Couuuuuuyo (2019)

[The Bard] Is [Celtic] skakespeare is not! Google search Bard and see [whats on] top! ❋ William The Wallace (2006)

The Bard is [the greatest] [story teller] of [all time]. ❋ Hungrybear (2012)

[The bard] was playing a [ballad] and the whole [inn] went quiet, listening to his song. ❋ Morte (2003)

1. [The bard] came to the village to tell tales of times of old and distant lands. 2. Although many people think either (a) "Shakespeare uses too much old english" or (b) "Shakespeare's too intellectual," [the Bard's] works have remained timeless for over [400 years] ❋ Aleclair (2005)