hireling

Example Sentences

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While we were sitting communing on these things, we discovered, at a little distance on the left, an aged woman hirpling aslant the route we intended to take.

From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by Galt, John

Now, I’m no better than an old bell-wether, A broken-winded, hirpling tattyjack That can do nothing but baa and baa and baa.

From Krindlesyke by Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson

If one caught sight of Andrew, hirpling down a passage, or leaning against a corner, he might be sure the master would pass within a few minutes.

From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George

In process of time, as he lay wakefully with his head upon the pillow, he became aware of the figure of a little wizened old man hirpling towards the fire.

From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Hare, Augustus J. C.

"Young Dan's deid," said McKinnon, "and Dol Beag will be hirpling aboot and eating his kail broth for many's the day."

From The McBrides A Romance of Arran by Sillars, John