Goliard

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A wandering medieval scholar known for dissolute behaviour, ribald conduct, and the composition of satirical songs in Latin.

“The goliard's bawdy verses scandalised the monastery but delighted the local tavern crowd.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

gol·iard

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Synonyms

vagabond scholarwandering poet

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Wordle

Starts with GOL, ends in -ARD, contains O, I, A as vowels, three vowels in seven letters

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, three vowels make it useful for clearing a vowel-heavy rack, -ARD ending can hook to extensions

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