gillie

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• An injury to Rossendale goalkeeper John Gillies proved to be the deciding factor in this match.
• But my auld een's drawing thegither -- dinna hurry yoursell, my bonny man, tak mind about the putting out the candle, and there's a horn of ale, and a glass of clow-gillie-flower water; I dinna gie ilka body that; I keep it for a pain I hae whiles in my ain stamach, and it's better for your young blood than brandy. Old Mortality, Complete
• Bruce threw his infantry reserve into the battle, the arrows of the English archers wounded the men-at-arms of their own side, and the remnants of the leading line were tired and disheartened when the final impetus to their rout was given by the historic charge of the "gillies," some thousands of Scottish camp-followers who suddenly emerged from the woods, blowing horns, waving such weapons as they possessed, and holding aloft [v. 03 p. 0355] improvised banners. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon"
• She speaks with warmth of Maxwell, Redpath and Gillies and there's a keen eye too kept on contemporary talents.
• The gillie's lodge to the east of the original manor consists of a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.
• Generally Brill focuses his rock-steady handheld camera on the faces of the doctors, nurses and Gillies himself.
• Here, on the 23d of June, 1314, was posted the Scottish army, awaiting the coming of the foe, the camp-followers, cart-drivers, and other useless material of the army being sent back behind a hill, -- afterwards known as the gillies 'or servants' hill, -- that they might be out of the way. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality
• St Mirren caretaker manager John Coughlin was mightily relieved that Ricky Gillies was deemed fit to play.
• Here is a link to where I purchased my bow huntin 'gillie, for anyone interested. Four Ways to Customize Your Gillie Suit For Bowhunting
• The gillie did not take up the gaff now, and my hopes were dashed, for it meant that he had recognised a kelt, which must be tailed. Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler