Shard dates back to Old English (where it was spelled sceard), and it is related to the Old English word scieran, meaning "to cut." English speakers have adopted the modernized shard spelling for most uses, but archeologists prefer to spell the word sherd when referring to the ancient fragments of pottery they unearth.

What is a shard in pottery?

A shard is simply a broken piece of metal, glass, stone, or pottery with sharp edges. Don't confuse shard with shred, meaning to cut into strips, or chard, a leafy green vegetable.

What is a shard man?

Shard Man is a Robot Master designed by Dollwoman. He is very pointy and can break his armor apart scattering dangerous shrapnel. He is made of an ore mined from an asteroid.