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Goliard Definition & Meaning

goliard
noun
  1. a wandering scholar in medieval Europe; famed for intemperance and riotous behavior and the composition of satirical and ribald Latin songs

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What does goliard mean?
a wandering scholar in medieval Europe; famed for intemperance and riotous behavior and the composition of satirical and ribald Latin songs
What part of speech is goliard?
Goliard is a noun.

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