galliard

or gail·lard

[ gal-yerd ]

noun

1. a spirited dance for two dancers in triple rhythm, common in the 16th and 17th centuries.

galliard

/ ˈɡæljəd /

noun

1. a spirited dance in triple time for two persons, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries
2. a piece of music composed for this dance

adjective

1. archaic.
   lively; spirited

Word History and Origins

Origin of galliard¹

1525–35; < Middle French gaillard, noun use of adj.: lively, vigorous (> Middle English gaillard, late Middle English galyarde ), probably < Gallo-Romance *galia < Celtic (compare MIr gal warlike ardor, valor); -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of galliard¹

C14: from Old French gaillard valiant, perhaps of Celtic origin

Example Sentences

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From BBC

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From Washington Times

Around 300 of Le Galliard’s English students in grades 6-9 will participate in projects, fundraisers and lessons focusing on Louisiana to show support for the victims of Hurricane Laura.

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Le Galliard is an English teacher at Notre Dame Middle School, which is located in the South of France near Marseilles by the Mediterranean Sea.

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Le Galliard has memories of a pre-Laura Calcasieu Parish, and the photos she saw were in severe contrast to those.

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