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Dis king he has a huntin’ gaen, He’s left his Lady Isabel alane.
From Ballads of Mystery and Miracle and Fyttes of Mirth Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Second Series by Sidgwick, Frank
On the 18th they set out from the capital, with the Parthian shot from Lord Auchinleck to a friend—'there's nae hope for Jamie, man; Jamie is gaen clean gyte.
From James Boswell Famous Scots Series by Leask, W. Keith (William Keith)
There maun be something gaen on at the lawyer's if they're buyin' cream, Leeby.
From A Window in Thrums by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
However, to begin again; there’s great feasting and rejoicings gaen on at the Spittal the now, and also a banquet, 227 which the post says is twa dinners in one.
From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
Ye see, Joey had never seen me gaen ony gait withoot my staff, an' he thocht if he hod it I wouldna be able to gang awa.
From A Window in Thrums by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
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