barded = ?

A barded horse is one fitted with armour ("bards").

Thank you, contrex. I didn't know that. (But then whence the word 'bard' meaning 'poet'?)

Thanks

bard (noun)

(1) A professional poet and singer, as among the ancient Celts. (mid 15c., from Scottish, from O.Celt. bardos "poet, singer")

(2) A piece of defensive (or, sometimes, ornamental) armour for a horse's neck, breast, and flanks (late 15c., from French barde "horse-armour")

bard (verb)
To attach armour to a horse

Thank you, contrex. Interesting etymology.