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A Goliard scholar refers to a student or poet associated with the Goliard movement in medieval Europe, particularly during the 12th and 13th centuries. Goliards were known for their satirical poetry and songs that often critiqued societal norms, religious institutions, and the clergy. They typically belonged to a class of itinerant students or clerics who embraced a lifestyle of bohemianism and intellectual freedom, celebrating themes of love, wine, and revelry in their works. Their writings contributed to the development of vernacular literature and laid the groundwork for later literary traditions.

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