Both Uses of
bard
in
The Aeneid
- From hence the Grecian bards their legends make, And give the name Avernus to the lake.†
Book 6 *
- The Thracian bard, surrounded by the rest, There stands conspicuous in his flowing vest; His flying fingers, and harmonious quill, Strikes sev'n distinguish'd notes, and sev'n at once they fill.†
Book 6
Definition:
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(bard as in: written by the bard) someone who composes and recites or sings poems about important events and people; or (as a proper noun) Shakespeareeditor's notes: Shakespeare is sometimes called the Bard of Avon or just the Bard.