gaberlunzie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of gaberlunzie
C16: variant of earlier gaberlungy
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"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
"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
"Ay, ay,—I see whar the wind blaws," said the gaberlunzie.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
By Cauk and keel to win your bread, Wi' whigmaleeries for them wha need, Whilk is a gentle trade indeed To carry the gaberlunzie on.
From The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott
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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