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Definition of Philibegs
1. philibeg [n] - See also: philibeg
Lexicographical Neighbors of Philibegs
Literary usage of Philibegs
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Noctes Ambrosianæ by John Wilson, Robert Shelton Mackenzie, James Hogg, William Maginn, John Gibson Lockhart (1856)
"... and he was very lean: A prettier man in philibegs was nowhere to be seen: For
lighting in the cause of Kit, he was a perfect satyr; ..."
2. American Book Prices Current (1917)
"KILTS AND philibegs. The Northern Excursion of Geor- die, ... With The Second
Act of Kilts and philibegs; or, Geordie and his Northern Lassie. ..."
3. Book Auction Records by Frank Karslake (1904)
"5 Dobell, £2 53 S. Apr. 22 Kilts and philibegs ! ! The Northern Excursion of
Geordie, Emperor of (Sir W.) Pandora, a Comedy, ist Edn, old cf., 1664 Dobell, ..."
4. The Book Collector's Guide: A Practical Handbook of British and American by Seymour de Ricci (1921)
"London, for W. Wells and R. KILTS AND philibegs Kilts and philibegs, the Northern
Excursion of Geordie Emperor of Gotham and Sir William Court-his. ..."
5. Book-prices Current: A Record of Prices at which Books Have Been Sold at Auction (1904)
"... 3672 Kilts and philibegs ! I The Northern Excursion of Geordie, ... nd—The
Second Act of Kills and philibegs, coloured frontispiece by George Cruikshank ..."
6. The Library Manual: A Guide to the Formation of a Library, and the Valuation by John Herbert Slater (1892)
"The book itself, entitled " The Diverting History of John Gilpin," was published
by Tilt in 1828, 8vo ; £1 (original covers). Kilts and philibegs, ND ; The ..."
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