Defn: Consisting of two iambic dimeters catalectic, the last of which lacks the final syllable; — said of a kind of verse.
GALLIAN
Gal"li*an, a. Etym: [See Gallic.]
Defn: Gallic; French. [Obs.] Shak.
GALLIARD Gal"liard, a. Etym: [OE., fr. F. gaillard, perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Ir. & Gael. galach valiant, or AS. gagol, geagl, wanton, lascivious.]
Defn: Gay; brisk; active. [Obs.]
GALLIARD
Gal"liard, n.
Defn: A brisk, gay man. [Obs.]
Selden is a galliard by himself. Cleveland.
GALLIARD Gal"liard, n. Etym: [F. gaillarde, cf. Sp. gallarda. See Galliard, a.]
Defn: A gay, lively dance. Cf. Gailliarde.
Never a hall such a galliard did grace. Sir. W. Scott.
GALLIARDISE
Gal`liard*ise, n. Etym: [F. gaillardise. See Galliard, a.]