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galliard (iou)



galliard adjective & noun. LME.
[Old & mod. French gaillard, perh. from Proto-Romance = strength, power, of Celtic origin (cf. Irish gal valour, Welsh gallu (have) power): see -ARD.]
A. adjective.
Valiant; sturdy. arch. LME.
Lively, brisk, full of high spirits; bright or colourful in appearance. arch. LME.
b. noun.
Orig. a valiant man. Now only, a lively man of fashion and pleasure. LME.
Hist. A quick and lively dance for couples in triple time; a piece of music for this dance. M16.
? Earlier as a surname.