gaberlunzie

/ -ˈluːnjɪ; ˌɡæbəˈlʌnzɪ /

noun

1. archaic.
   a wandering beggar Also calledgaberlunzie-man

Word History and Origins

Origin of gaberlunzie¹

C16: variant of earlier gaberlungy

Example Sentences

Why an old gaberlunzie man, who helped himself along going down hill with his stick behind him," said I. "

From Project Gutenberg

"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 Project Gutenberg

The gaberlunzie was considerably astounded and stupified when he first got up his head; but finding all his bones whole, and his old frame disencumbered of every superfluous load, he sprung to his feet, shook his grey burly locks, and cursed the aggressor in the name of the Holy Trinity, the Mother of our Lord, and all the blessed Saints above.

From Project Gutenberg

The farmer held up his staff across, to defend his head against the descent of old Patie's piked kent, and, at the same time, made a break in, with intent to close with his assailant; but, in so doing, he held down his head for a moment, on which the gaberlunzie made a swing to one side, and lent Adamson such a blow over the neck, or back part of the head, that he fell violently on his face, after running two or three steps precipitately forward.

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The farmer fled along the brae, and the gaberlunzie pursued, while the people at the fold were convulsed with laughter.

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