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beard

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beard
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beard1 S3 /bɪəd $ bɪrd/ noun [countable]
 Language: Old English
1. hair that grows around a man’s chin and cheeks ⇨ moustache
2. something similar to a beard, such as hair growing on an animal’s chin
—bearded adjective

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beard2 verb [transitive]
beard somebody (in their den) to go and see someone who has influence or authority, and tell them what you want, why you disagree with them etc