bardic

adjective

bard·​ic ˈbär-dik How to pronounce bardic (audio)
Synonyms of bardicnext
: being, belonging, or relating to a bard or the poetry of a bard
a bardic poet
a bardic lay

Word History

Etymology

bard entry 1 + -ic

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“Bardic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bardic. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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