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Gaberlunzie
UK
/ˌɡæbəˈlʌnzi/
US
/ˌɡeɪbərˈlʌnzi/
Translation of "gaberlunzie" into Russian
gaberlunzie
Noun
UK
/ˌɡæbəˈlʌnzi/
US
/ˌɡeɪbərˈlʌnzi/
gaberlunzie
gaberlunzies pl
The gaberlunzie wandered the streets, asking for alms.
Нищий бродил по улицам, прося милостыню.
Definitions
gaberlunzie
Noun
UK
/ˌɡæbəˈlʌnzi/
US
/ˌɡeɪbərˈlʌnzi/
A wandering beggar or vagrant, especially in Scotland.
The old gaberlunzie wandered from village to village, relying on the kindness of strangers for food and shelter.
Historically, in Scotland, a licensed beggar who carried a badge or token giving the right to solicit alms.
According to old Scottish laws, a gaberlunzie had the legal authority to ask for food and lodging.
gaberlunzie
Adjective
UK
/ˌɡæbəˈlʌnzi/
US
/ˌɡeɪbərˈlʌnzi/
Relating to or characteristic of a wandering beggar; beggarly.
He wore a gaberlunzie cloak, patched and weather-stained from years on the road.