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

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The first known use of bard was in the 15th century

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“Bard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bard. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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