2 entries under this word

Galliard

Găl'liard, a.

adjective

(-yard), a. [Fr. gaillard, Pr. galliart, Sp. gallardo, It. gagliardo. Cf. GALA and A-S. gagol, geagle, wanton, lascivious.] Gay; brisk; active. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Găl'liard, n.

noun

n. [See supra.] 1. A brisk, gay man. Selden is a galliard by himself. Cleveland.

Sense 2. A gay, lively dance; a galliarde. W. Scott.