Definition
goliard
noun
- A wandering minstrel, cleric, or entertainer in medieval Europe, often known for satirical or irreverent verse and performance.
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The goliard traveled from town to town, entertaining crowds with witty songs and satirical poems.
- Medieval goliards often mocked the Church and nobility through their performances.
- As a goliard, he earned his living by reciting verses in taverns and marketplaces.
- The goliard's irreverent humor made him both popular and controversial in the Middle Ages.