Palliard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpælɪəd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Palliard is a noun meaning (archaic) A beggar or vagrant, especially a professional one; (earlier especially) a lecher.
Meaning
(archaic) A beggar or vagrant, especially a professional one; (earlier especially) a lecher.
Example Sentences
A most luxurious and effeminate Palliard he was.
They all knew him. A palliard, some said on Henley Street, a wild rogue.
Word Forms
- palliards
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include landlouper, plinger, clochard, varlet, ruffian, mendicant.
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