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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A beggar who stands shivering at the hallan, waiting for alms; a beggarly knave; a low fellow.
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hernesheir commented on the word hallanshaker
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November 21, 2010
AnWulf commented on the word hallanshaker
Right dauntingly she answered him,
“Begone ye hallanshaker.
Jog on your gate ye blether skyte,
my name is Maggie Lauder”.
— Maggie Lauder
April 10, 2013