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His works consist chiefly of light verses of the goliardic type.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

Hilarius wrote "light verses of the goliardic type"—whatever that means.

From Hints to Pilgrims by Brooks, Charles Stephen

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, goliardic, tarantulated and pontostomatous, invested the character of the great financier with a fluorescent charm.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914 by Various