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In surly speed he helps the maids by force And feeds the cows and hallos till he's hoarse; And when he's lame they only jest and play And bid him throw his kiby heels away.

From Poems Chiefly from Manuscript by Clare, John

After hallos and handshakes, smiles and grunts, we asked for news, and were gratified to find that all was well with men and beasts alike.

From South with Scott by Mountevans, Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, baron

They squealed as they did so, and every now and then broke into hallos or bursts of song.

From A harum-scarum schoolgirl by Campbell, John