vbl. sb. [f. BARD v.1 or sb.2 + -ING1.] Warlike or ornamental covering of a horse.
1536. Bellenden, Cron. Scot., 25 (Jam.). Bellis that hang on thair bardyngis.
1834. Planché, Brit. Costume, 144. The bardings of his horse … are similarly blazoned.
