GALLIARDS

Noun

galliards

plural of galliard

Source: Wiktionary


GALLIARD

Gal"liard, a. Etym: [OE., fr. F. gaillard, perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Ir. & Gael. galach valiant, or AS. gagol, geagl, wanton, lascivious.]

Definition: Gay; brisk; active. [Obs.]

Gal"liard, n.

Definition: A brisk, gay man. [Obs.] Selden is a galliard by himself. Cleveland.

Gal"liard, n. Etym: [F. gaillarde, cf. Sp. gallarda. See Galliard, a.]

Definition: A gay, lively dance. Cf. Gailliarde. Never a hall such a galliard did grace. Sir. W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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