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galliard definition
gal·liard (gal′yərd)
adjective
- valiant; sturdy
- lively
Etymology: ME gaillard < OFr, brave < ML *galia, strength < IE base *gal-, to be able
noun
- a lively French dance in triple time, for two dancers, popular in the 16th and 17th cent.
- music for this
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