bard

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.
2. 2
   A poet.
3. 3
   A class of character that typically focuses on charisma, magic and supporting other players; a fantasy fiction character inspired by this archetype.
4. 4
   A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armor for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks; a barb. (Often in the plural.)
5. 5
   Defensive armor formerly worn by a man at arms.
6. 6
   A thin slice of fat bacon used to cover any meat or game.
7. 7
   The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
8. 8
   Specifically, Peruvian bark.
9. 9
   Abbreviation of beyond a reasonable doubt.

Verb

1. 1
   To cover a horse in defensive armor.
2. 2
   To cover (meat or game) with a thin slice of fat bacon.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as an occupation.
2. 2
   William Shakespeare.