Definition for LARD

LARD, n. [Fr. lard; L. lardum, laridum; It. and Sp. lardo; Arm. lardt, Qu. W. llâr, that spreads or drops, soft.]

  1. The fat of swine, after being melted and separated from the flesh.
  2. Bacon; the flesh of swine. – Dryden.

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