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bayard en · ADJ

Pronunciation

/ˈbeɪ.əd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
(US) audio
/ˈbeɪ.ɚd/ (General-American)

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.

Meanings

coloured bay, reddish brown, notably said of equines

Deriveds

bayardly

Synonyms

foxy

Translations (2)

fr bai (reddish brown) · nl voskleurig (reddish brown)

bayard en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˈbeɪ.əd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
(US) audio
/ˈbeɪ.ɚd/ (General-American)

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.

Meanings

A bay horse
(humorous) Any horse
(archaic) A stupid, clownish fellow.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
bayards	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Translations (2)

nl vos (bay horse) · nl vospaard (bay horse)