Beard vs. Berd: Homonym Meanings and Usage

Beard

Beard (noun) – The hair growing on a man's chin, cheeks, and upper lip. Also used metaphorically ("beard the lion").

Berd

Berd (noun, archaic/poetic) – A person's face, especially a man's face. From Old English beard (same root), but in Middle English "berd" could mean "face" or "countenance." Rare in modern usage; appears in poetry or historical texts.

Key Difference

Same pronunciation, different meanings: beard = facial hair; berd = face (poetic).