gaberlunzie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of gaberlunzie
C16: variant of earlier gaberlungy
Example Sentences
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The farmer fled along the brae, and the gaberlunzie pursued, while the people at the fold were convulsed with laughter.
From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by Hogg, James
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 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 Scott, Walter, Sir
"That is the man," cried a belted knight, as, having dismounted, he trod forward into the middle of the barn, and pointed to the happy gaberlunzie, who had that instant finished his song.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
But this was only vanity, while the stomach of the jolly gaberlunzie was as yet empty.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
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