Definition of Gilpy

1. Noun. (obsolete) (Scotland) A boy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gilpy

1. a boisterous girl [n GILPIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gilpy

gillulyite
gilly
gilly-flower
gilly-flowers
gillyflower
gillyflowers
gillying
gillyvor
gillyvors
gilmarite
gilour
gilours
gilpey
gilpeys
gilpies
gilpy (current term)
gilravage
gilse
gilses
gilsonite
gilt
gilt-edged
gilt-head bream
gilt-head breams
giltcup
giltcups
gilthead
giltheads
giltif
gilts

Literary usage of Gilpy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language ...: To which is by John Jamieson (1880)
"... is indeed the pronunciation of Angus and some other northern counties. GILP, t. Water spilled, as described above ; a flash of water, ibid. gilpy ..."

2. The Struggles and Adventures of Christopher Tadpole by Albert Smith (1851)
"They waited there about an hour ; and then took their leaves, Mr. gilpy requesting ... This went on for several days, and when Mr. gilpy had finished his ..."

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