Chard obviously was intelligent, had a very strong survival drive.
Gone Fishing|James H. Schmitz
"Keep your eye on this, my son," and Chard levelled an automatic pistol at the other's head.
Commander Lawless V.C.|Rolf Bennett
Old Gregory never objected to our having fireworks on the Fifth, and why should Chard?
Gunpowder Treason and Plot|Harold Avery
Chard growled as the trawler, struck amidships by an extra large wave, heeled till her port taffrail was under water.
Commander Lawless V.C.|Rolf Bennett
He sank back with a moan of agony and bloodstained lips as Chard, with clenched hands and set teeth, glared at him savagely.
Tessa|Louis Becke
British Dictionary definitions for chard
chard
/ (tʃɑːd) /
noun
a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetableAlso called: Swiss chard, leaf beet, seakale beet
Word Origin for chard
C17: probably from French carde edible leafstalk of the artichoke, but associated also with French chardon thistle, both ultimately from Latin carduus thistle; see cardoon