Category:Galliard

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

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

galliard Gal"liard, n.

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

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

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