goliardery

gol·iard

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohl-yerd]
- /ˈgoʊl yərd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohl-yerd]
- /ˈgoʊl yərd/

Definitions of goliardery word

noun goliardery one of a class of wandering scholar-poets in Germany, France, and England, chiefly in the 12th and 13th centuries, noted as the authors of satirical Latin verse written in celebration of conviviality, sensual pleasures, etc. 1
noun goliardery The satirical or ribald poetry of the Goliards. -1
noun goliardery the poems of the goliards 0

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Origin of goliardery

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English < Old French goliart, goliard drunkard, glutton, equivalent to gole throat (French geule)+ -ard -ard

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Parts of speech for Goliardery

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goliardery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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