Glipper

The old citizen's remarks had warned him of the danger he would incur should he be supposed to advocate a surrender to the Spaniards, and he would be in still greater danger should it be discovered that he was carrying on a secret correspondence with Valdez through his "Glipper" friends; he was also mortified and annoyed at seeing Jaqueline so degrading herself, as he considered, by labouring like any peasant girl at the fortifications.

The Lily of Leyden William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

The baron again started, but with a different feeling than before, and declared that he was no "Glipper," though he was not inspired, he confessed, with the same enthusiasm which at present animated the citizens of Leyden.

The Lily of Leyden William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

'We'll see if thou art a Glipper!' he said, and proceeded to wash off all the stain.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

He was taken without question for a Glipper, as he had announced himself to be, and his presence soon became a familiar figure in their midst.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

I told him what had happened, and also that I intended to disguise myself as a Dutch malcontent or Glipper under the name of Dr. Leonidus Graafzoon, and obtain entrance to the court of Spain.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

"Dost thou not remember the little Glipper lad who drew thy portrait?"

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

He is no Glipper at all, but a spy and a very dangerous character.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

The captain who caught thee is a good friend of mine, and beside I will tell him thou art a Glipper.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

After a short struggle, the burgomaster's son, inferior in strength and age to his opponent, lay extended on the ground; but the other lads, who had not ceased shouting, "Glipper, Glipper," seized the young noble, who was kneeling on his vanquished foe.

The Burgomaster's Wife — Volume 01 Georg Ebers 1867

"Hands off, Glipper!" cried the school-boys, raising their clenched hands threateningly.

The Burgomaster's Wife — Volume 01 Georg Ebers 1867