gaberlunzie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of gaberlunzie
C16: variant of earlier gaberlungy
Example Sentences
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"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 Hogg, James
Now it was apparent to all that it was the strange gaberlunzie himself.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
Indeed, my sweet leddy," said the gaberlunzie, "ye maun just trust that bit secret to auld Edie's grey pow, and ask nae questions about it.
From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Better say naething about the laird, my man, and tell me instead, what sort of a chap ye are that are sae ready to cleik in with an auld gaberlunzie fiddler?
From Redgauntlet 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
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