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- [gal-yerd]
- /ˈgæl yərd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-yerd]
- /ˈgæl yərd/
Definitions of gaillard word
- noun gaillard a spirited dance for two dancers in triple rhythm, common in the 16th and 17th centuries. 1
- noun gaillard forecastle, fo'c's'le. 0
- noun gaillard fellow, guy. 0
- adjective gaillard strong; sprightly, lively (of person). 0
- adjective gaillard bawdy, ribald. 0
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Origin of gaillard
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Middle French gaillard, noun use of adj.: lively, vigorous (> Middle English gaillard, late Middle English galyarde), probably < Gallo-Romance *galia < Celtic (compare MIr gal warlike ardor, valor); see -ard
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Parts of speech for Gaillard
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
gaillard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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gaillard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with gaillard
- what topographic obstacle made the gaillard cut necessary?
- where is chateau gaillard?
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