GALLIARDISE

Etymology

Noun

galliardise (uncountable)

(obsolete) gaiety; merriment

Anagrams

• gailliardes

Source: Wiktionary


Gal`liard*ise, n. Etym: [F. gaillardise. See Galliard, a.]

Definition: Excessive gayety; merriment. [Obs.] The mirth and galliardise of company. Sir. T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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