\Gal"liard\, a. [OE., fr. F. gaillard, perh. of Celtic
origin; cf. Ir. & Gael. galach valiant, or AS. gagol, geagl,
wanton, lascivious.]
Gay; brisk; active. [Obs.]

\Gal"liard\, n.
A brisk, gay man. [Obs.]
      Selden is a galliard by himself.         --Cleveland.

\Gal"liard\, n. [F. gaillarde, cf. Sp. gallarda. See
{Galliard}, a.]
A gay, lively dance. Cf. {Gailliarde}.
      Never a hall such a galliard did grace.  --Sir. W.
                                               Scott.