Sentence:  Seven such social groups were present at the two festivals: <WSD>Beardies</WSD>; Jammers; Irish Fiddlers; Poets; Dancers; Campers an Vanners....The <WSD>Beardies</WSD> are men, mainly heavily bearded; described by David as ‘the traditionalists and fundamentalists of the folk scene' who are often heads of folk club[s], the older generation and the highly respected (Figure 15.1). 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A bearded person; "used to identify members of a group or class who can be identified by the wearing of beards".