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.

Follow the gilly Beyond to the west: He leads where the Christ lies On Mary’s white breast.

From The Mountainy Singer by MacCathmhaoil, Seosamh

That shines like the shin of a Highland gilly!

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn

I have seen one bird—at least so the gilly says—after six tumblers, but to me it had all the appearance of a brace.

From Mr. Punch in the Highlands by Various

"I am not a gilly, but the King of Ireland's Son," said he.

From The King of Ireland's Son by Colum, Padraic