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bard

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of bard

a person who writes poetry
  • a bard best known for a series of love poems to his raven-haired beloved
Synonyms of bard

minstrel, muse, poet, poetaster, versifier
Words Related to bard

poetess

poet laureate

epigrammatist, lyricist, rhymer, sonneteer

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  1. See words that rhyme with bard Dictionary: Definition of bard Spanish Central: Translation of bard Nglish: Translation of bard for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of bard for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about bard

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