gangrel

American  

[gang-gruhl, -ruhl] / ˈgæŋ grəl, -rəl /

noun

British Dialect.

1. a lanky, loose-jointed person.

2. a wandering beggar; vagabond; vagrant.

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gangrel British  

/ ˈɡæŋrəl, ˈɡæŋɡrəl /

noun

1. a wandering beggar

2. a child just able to walk; toddler

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Etymology

Origin of gangrel

1300–50; Middle English; See gang ¹, -rel; gangling

Example Sentences

"Some gangrel body, precious Mr. John," he said.

From Salute to Adventurers by Buchan, John

After this, we are not surprised to hear that Scott's father told him disgustedly that he was better fitted to be a fiddling peddler, a "gangrel scrape-gut," than a respectable attorney.

From Lady of the Lake by Moody, William Vaughn

There's little mair to tell," he said, "for a gangrel life is nane o' the liveliest.

From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John

“Nay, our Lady,” said the King’s Son, “thou art jesting with me; thou and thy might and thy wisdom, and all that thy wisdom may command, to be over-mastered by a gangrel churl!”

From Wood Beyond the World by Morris, William

The female replied in his stead, 'O aye, sir—troth we have a partner—a gangrel body like oursells.

From Redgauntlet by Scott, Walter, Sir