a. [ L. galliambus a song used by the priests of Cybele; Gallus (a name applied to these priests) + iambus ] (Pros.) Consisting of two iambic dimeters catalectic, the last of which lacks the final syllable; -- said of a kind of verse. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Gallic. ] Gallic; French. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A brisk, gay man. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Selden is a galliard by himself. Cleveland. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ OE., fr. F. gaillard, perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Ir. & Gael. galach valiant, or AS. gagol, geagl, wanton, lascivious. ] Gay; brisk; active. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. gaillarde, cf. Sp. gallarda. See Galliard, a. ] A gay, lively dance. Cf. Gailliarde. [ 1913 Webster ]
Never a hall such a galliard did grace. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. gaillardise. See Galliard, a. ] Excessive gayety; merriment. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The mirth and galliardise of company. Sir. T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Gayety. [ Obs. ] Gayton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Same as Galleass. [ 1913 Webster ]