bard

bard

1. 

a. (formerly) one of an ancient Celtic order of poets who recited verses about the exploits, often legendary, of their tribes

b. (in modern times) a poet who wins a verse competition at a Welsh eisteddfod

2. Archaic or literary any poet, esp one who writes lyric or heroic verse or is of national importance

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