What does BARDE mean?

Here is the dictionary-style definition for "barde": barde

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• noun: a piece of fat or bacon secured to a roast of meat or poultry to prevent its drying out while cooking
• verb: to cover meat or poultry with a piece of fat or bacon before cooking

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /bɑrd/
• UK: /bɑːd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "barde" comes from the French word "barder," which means "to cover with fat." It has been used in English since the 15th century. The noun form is typically used in the culinary context, while the verb form is used to describe the action of covering meat or poultry with fat before cooking.

5. Synonyms:

There are no commonly used synonyms for "barde."

6. Related Words:

• bread
• braid
• debar
• bared
• beard

7. Example Sentences:

• The chef carefully placed the barde over the turkey to keep it moist while cooking.
• She learned to barde her beef roast from her grandmothers recipe.