goliard
/ˈɡoʊliərd/
noun
- A wandering medieval poet or scholar known for writing satirical, drinking, and bawdy Latin verses.
- Historians study the works of the goliard to understand medieval student life.
- A goliard often traveled from town to town, performing songs and verses for food and lodging.
- The goliard entertained the crowd with a humorous poem about the corruption of the church.