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Galliard
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What's The Definition Of Galliard?Synonyms | Synonyms for Galliard: Related Terms | Find terms related to Galliard: See Also | Galliard In Webster's Dictionary \Gal"liard\, a. [OE., fr. F. gaillard, perh. of Celtic
origin; cf. Ir. & Gael. galach valiant, or AS. gagol, geagl,
wanton, lascivious.]
Gay; brisk; active. [Obs.]
\Gal"liard\, n. A brisk, gay man. [Obs.] Selden is a galliard by himself. --Cleveland. \Gal"liard\, n. [F. gaillarde, cf. Sp. gallarda. See {Galliard}, a.] A gay, lively dance. Cf. {Gailliarde}. Never a hall such a galliard did grace. --Sir. W. Scott. |
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