Definitions for galliardˈgæl yərd
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
gal•liardˈgæl yərd(n.)
a spirited dance in triple rhythm, common in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of galliard:
1525–35; < MF gaillard
Wiktionary
galliard(Noun)
A lively dance, popular in 16th and 17th century Europe
galliard(Noun)
The triple-time music for this dance
Webster Dictionary
Galliard(adj)
gay; brisk; active
Galliard(noun)
a brisk, gay man
Galliard(adj)
a gay, lively dance. Cf. Gailliarde
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