I. beard 1 S3 /bɪəd $ bɪrd/ BrE AmE 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
II. beard 2 BrE AmE 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