gaberlunzie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of gaberlunzie
C16: variant of earlier gaberlungy
Example Sentences
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I got her from Colin Lothian, an old "gaberlunzie" man who travelled our countryside.
From The Pilots of Pomona by Leighton, Robert
Licensed beggars, called "gaberlunzie men," were still common.
From Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville by Somerville, Mary
"Na, grannie—Steenie's awa out wi' auld Edie Ochiltree, the gaberlunzie; maybe they'll be gaun to see the burial."
From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir
As soon as the decision was given, Lilly ran to the door, and, taking the gaberlunzie by the hand, brought him in.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
"The same, the same," cried many voices; and a brandishing of flails and kevels showed that they were determined to act up to their pledge of defending the jolly gaberlunzie to the end.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
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