1. a horse, especially a reddish-brown or bay-colored one
Usage: archaic or literary
2. a person of great courage or integrity; a knight or warrior of noble character
Usage: archaic; often capitalized when referring to a specific historical figure

Examples

• The knight rode his bayard across the meadow.
• In medieval tales, a bayard was prized for its strength and loyalty.
• He was known as a true bayard, defending the weak with unwavering courage.
• The old poem celebrated the bayard as a symbol of noble virtue.
• She mounted the bayard and set off on her journey.