Bayard

Pronunciation: /beɪjərd/

Definitions of bayard

noun a legendary horse known for its exceptional beauty and spirit

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bayard in the zoo.

A2 The bayard trotted gracefully through the meadow.

B1 The bayard's coat was a beautiful shade of chestnut brown.

B2 Legend has it that the bayard possessed magical powers.

C1 The bayard was a symbol of courage and nobility in medieval tales.

C2 The knight rode his bayard into battle, ready to face any challenge.

Examples of bayard in a Sentence

formal The knight rode into battle on his trusty bayard steed.

informal I saw a beautiful bayard horse at the ranch yesterday.

slang That bayard is one fine-looking horse!

figurative Her determination was as strong and steadfast as a bayard in battle.

Grammatical Forms of bayard

• past tense: bayarded
• plural: bayards
• comparative: more bayard
• superlative: most bayard
• present tense: bayards
• future tense: will bayard
• perfect tense: have bayarded
• continuous tense: is bayarding
• singular: bayard
• positive degree: bayard
• infinitive: to bayard
• gerund: bayarding
• participle: bayarded

Origin and Evolution of bayard

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bayard' originates from French folklore and literature, specifically from the legend of the horse Bayard.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a magical or exceptional horse in literature, the term 'bayard' has evolved to also mean a horse of a reddish-brown color or a horse with a white mark on its forehead. In modern usage, 'bayard' can also refer to a person or thing that is bold, fearless, or chivalrous.