Today, most homemakers have never heard the term though barding will make even a cheap cut of meat or poultry delicious. (eHow)

Often used with fowl or extremely lean meats, barding bastes the meat while it is cooking, thus keeping it moist. (ReluctantGourmet.com)

They had a Thanksgiving Special and talked about "Barding" your turkey which in the old days was the only way to keep it from drying out, as their ovens did not remain at a constant temperature. (Cooking Dunkin Style)