English Explanatory Dictionary

palliard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A beggar or vagrant, especially a professional one; (earlier especially) a lecher.

Pronunciation

/ˈpælɪəd/ /ˈpælɪɑːd/ /ˈpæljɚd/

Word forms

palliard palliards paillard

Etymology

From Middle English payllart (1484), Middle French paillard, from Middle French paille (“straw”).

Related words

palliardise palliardry palliardy palliardize
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