bayard
bayard · bayards
A bay horseA bay horse
UK/ˈbeɪ.əd/US/ˈbeɪ.ɚd/
Meaning
3 sensesA bay horse
(humorous)Any horse
(archaic)A stupid, clownish fellow.
More definitions
- French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
Origin
From French bayard, from Middle French bayard, from Old French béart, bayart, baiart, boieFrom French bayard, from Middle French bayard, from Old French béart, bayart, baiart, boieart, boyart, bayard (“stretcher”), of uncertain origin. By surface analysis, bay + -ard.
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Forms
plural: bayardsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524):Seigneur de BayardChevalier de BayardPierre TerrailPierre de Terrail