gilly

Example Sentences

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"A-a-a-h!" exclaimed the gilly, expectorating theatrically over his shoulder.

From Different Girls by Various

"To mix the mortar with, gilly," said the Giant.

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

"Ne'er sae weel a' my life," quoth the gilly.

From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various

The gilly flowers, the yellow boys, says you!

From Anna St. Ives by Holcroft, Thomas

"The fairest flowers o' the season Are our carnations and streak'd gilly flower."

From Garden-Craft Old and New by Sedding, John D.