‖n.; pl. Fabliaux [ F., fr. OF.fablel, dim. of fable a fable. ] (Fr. Lit.) One of the metrical tales of the Trouvères, or early poets of the north of France. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Sally. ] Salience; onslaught. [ Obs. ] “So fierce saliaunce.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]