Word Study
galliard
CIDE DICTIONARY
galliard, a. [OE., fr. F. gaillard, perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Ir. & Gael. galach valiant, or AS. gagol, geagl, wanton, lascivious.].
Gay; brisk; active. [1913 Webster]
galliard, n.
A brisk, gay man. [1913 Webster]
"Selden is a galliard by himself."
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A gay, lively dance. Cf. Gailliarde. [1913 Webster]
"Never a hall such a galliard did grace."
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OXFORD DICTIONARY
galliard, n. hist.
1 a lively dance usu. in triple time for two persons.
2 the music for this.
1 a lively dance usu. in triple time for two persons.
2 the music for this.
Etymology
ME f. OF gaillard valiant
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