gilly

Example Sentences

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

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

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

The gilly, who was a man of tact, greatly over-estimated the weight of the fish, and paid a rich compliment to the judge's skill.

From The Simpkins Plot by Birmingham, George A.

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

From Different Girls by Various

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