Historical Figures And Professions

noun a poet or musician who composes and recites epic or heroic poems, often while playing a musical instrument

verb to compose or recite poems or songs as a bard

• The bard recited an epic poem at the royal court.
• The bard sang a catchy tune at the tavern last night.
• That bard is always spitting fire with his rhymes.
• She was a bard of emotions, weaving words into beautiful songs.

noun an official messenger bringing news

verb to announce or signal the arrival of something

• The herald announced the arrival of the king to the court.
• The herald let everyone know that the party was starting.
• The herald spilled the tea about what really happened at the party.
• The changing leaves heralded the arrival of autumn.