Celtic minstrel who, in addition to composing songs, usually at a court, often held important political posts. Originating in the pre-Christian era, bards were persecuted in Wales during the 13th century on political grounds. Since the 19th century annual meetings and competitions in Wales have attempted to revive the musical tradition of the bard.
(Homonym: barred).
A lyric poet.

(1934-) French film actress. A celebrated sex symbol of the 1960s, she did much to popularize French cinema internationally. Her films include Et Dieu créa la femme/And God Created Woman 1950, Viva Maria 1965, and Shalako 1968. She has subsequently devoted herself to animal welfare.