Definition of BAYARD

bayard

Plural: bayards

Noun

  • A bay-colored horse; a knight of great courage.
  • French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
  • A bay horse
  • Any horse
  • A stupid, clownish fellow.

Adj

  • coloured bay, reddish brown, notably said of equines

Examples

  • BAYARD was a gallant, high-scoring play that saved him from certain defeat.

Origin / Etymology

From French bayard, from Middle French bayard, from Old French béart, bayart, baiart, boieart, boyart, bayard (“stretcher”), of uncertain origin. By surface analysis, bay + -ard.

Synonyms

Chevalier de Bayard, Pierre de Terrail, Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard, foxy

Scrabble Score: 12

bayard: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bayard: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bayard: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

bayard: valid Words With Friends Word