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palliard
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palliard, n. [F. paillard, orig., one addicted to the couch, fr. paille straw. See Pallet a small bed.].
- A born beggar; a vagabond. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
- A lecher; a lewd person. Dryden. [1913 Webster]
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