gaberlunzie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of gaberlunzie
C16: variant of earlier gaberlungy
Example Sentences
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Licensed beggars, called "gaberlunzie men," were still common.
From Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville by Mary Somerville
"The Earl of Glenallan, cummer! ou, he winna see ony o' the gentles o' the country, and what likelihood is there that he wad see the like o' an auld gaberlunzie?"
From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Sir Walter Scott
Nobody ever found the place out except an old gaberlunzie, and I gave him tuppence not to tell.'
From The Convert by Elizabeth Robins
"My curse, sir, has blasted the hopes of better men than either you or him," said the gaberlunzie, in an earthquake voice, and shivering with vehemence as he spoke.
From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by James Hogg
How! how!" answered the gaberlunzie, taking the pipes suddenly frae his mouth—"no let ye dance wi' a decent callant, the bonniest hensure o' the hail menyie!
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
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