goliard (goliard)

[OF. goliard, golliard, gouliard, goulard, a buffoon, jester, glutton (> ML. goliard us ), 2568 beetles. but other related genera contain species also called goliath goliliat, golillet, n. [Sp. golilla, dim. of gola, neck, throat, gula, throat: see gole2.] A little starched band sticking out under the chin, like a ruff. Davies. Oh, I had rather put on the English pillory than that Spanish golilia . Wycherley, Gentleman Dancing-Master, iv. 1. goliont, n. [ golion , golione, gulion , golion , aug. of goule , gole , orig. a collar, a par- ticular use of goule , gole , the throat: see gole , gullet .] A cloak, cape, or wrap. gollt, n. [Origin obscure.] A hand; a fist. [Old cant.] gonaduct