'Palliard' definitions:

Definition of 'Palliard'

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  • Palliard \Pal"liard\, n. [F. paillard, orig., one addicted to the couch, fr. paille straw. See Pallet a small bed.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A born beggar; a vagabond. [Obs.] --Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A lecher; a lewd person. [Obs.] --Dryden. [1913 Webster]