A beard is defined as a woman who dates, or marries, a gay man to provide cover for the man's homosexuality. The term also applies to a man who does the same for a lesbian woman.

Is beard a noun verb or adjective?

BEARD (noun) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.

Is beard a noun or verb?

As detailed above, 'beard' can be a verb or a noun. Verb usage: Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham.