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 ]