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bayard Meaning & Definition

/ˈbeɪ.əd/

What Does Bayard Mean?

Bayard is a noun that means A bay horse. It can also mean Any horse. As an adjective, it means coloured bay, reddish brown, notably said of equines.

Bayard at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, adjective
Pronunciation/ˈbeɪ.əd/
Syllables2
Synonymsfoxy
Pluralbayards

Bayard Definition (Noun)

  1. A bay horse
  2. Any horse
  3. A stupid, clownish fellow.

Bayard as an Adjective

  1. coloured bay, reddish brown, notably said of equines

Synonyms of Bayard

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Word Forms & Grammar

bayard (plural bayards)

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Words That Rhyme With Bayard

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Origin of Bayard

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.

How Do You Say Bayard?

You say bayard as /ˈbeɪ.əd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (beɪ).

Frequently Asked Questions About Bayard

Is bayard a noun or an adjective?

Bayard is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for bayard?

Words with a similar meaning to bayard include foxy. See the full list of bayard synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of bayard?

The plural of bayard is bayards.

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