gilly

Example Sentences

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The gilly, who accompanied him up the river in the afternoon, came in for the last gusts of the expiring storm.

From The Simpkins Plot by Birmingham, George A.

And then, if you have sense, you will turn and talk to the great giant of a gilly who lies basking on the stone beside you.

From The Water-Babies A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby by Goble, Warwick

"You must throw your fly, madam," said the gilly, always very polite.

From Pomona's Travels A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her Former Handmaiden by Stockton, Frank Richard

I am the gilly of Christ, The mate of Mary’s Son; I run the roads at seeding time, And when the harvest’s done.

From The Mountainy Singer by MacCathmhaoil, Seosamh

Having carved the juicy joint, the gilly served Sir William, then Mr. Butler, then Silver Heels, whom I had scarcely noticed, so full was I of my quarrel with Mr. Butler.

From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)