gilly

Example Sentences

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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)

"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

An hour later, in a pool strongly recommended by the gilly, another fish was caught.

From The Simpkins Plot by Birmingham, George A.

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

From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various

But Christ and the gilly will follow on Till the ring in the east is showing, And the awny corn is red on the hills, And the golden light is glowing!

From The Mountainy Singer by MacCathmhaoil, Seosamh