Palliard \Pal"liard\, n. [F. paillard, orig., one addicted to the couch, fr. paille straw. See {Pallet} a small bed.] [1913 Webster] 1. A born beggar; a vagabond. [Obs.] --Halliwell. [1913 Webster] 2. A lecher; a lewd person. [Obs.] --Dryden. [1913 Webster]